なら / 場合は

If that's the case ~ / in the case of ~

'If you're going to Japan, you should visit Kyoto.' 'In case of emergency, call this number.' なら reacts to a topic; 場合は is formal for rules and procedures.

What you'll learn

• なら: if that's the case / given that ~ (topic-reactive)
• 場合は: in the case of ~ (formal, for rules/procedures)
• Advice with なら: reacting to context to give advice

JLPT N4 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.