Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 6: 1/16

場合(ばあい)In the event of, In the case of

Structure

Verb + 場合(ばあい)()
[い]Adjective + 場合(ばあい)()
[な]Adjective + + 場合(ばあい)()
Noun + + 場合(ばあい)()

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About ばあいは

場合(ばあい) is a phrase in Japanese that is often translated to 'in the event of (A)', or 'in the case of (A)'. It can be used with almost any type of word, but will require な when following a な-Adjective, or when following a noun.

場合(ばあい) by itself is usually translated as 'case', or 'situation'. It is frequently used to highlight a hypothetical situation, or a viewpoint/characteristic of another person.

When 場合(ばあい) is highlighting a viewpoint/characteristic of another person, this is almost always in contrast/comparison to something that is already being discussed. This is an example of the contrastive nuance of the particle.

Caution

In relation to a situation, because 場合(ばあい) means 'to encounter (A)', it has a nuance of randomness. Due to this, 場合(ばあい) will not be used to describe events that regularly occur, or events that can be planned/controlled.

Examples

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    危険(きけん)場合(ばあい)ここ電話(でんわ)てください

    In the event that it is dangerous, please call me.

    (わたし)(いぬ)場合(ばあい)家族(かぞく)一緒(いっしょ)です

    In the case of my dog, he is like family.

    (あそ)んでいる場合(ばあい)(あぶ)ことないで

    In the case that you are playing, don't do anything dangerous.

    この商品(しょうひん)()()場合(ばあい)()ない

    You cannot buy this product in the event that it is out of stock.

    (やま)(くず)ている場合(ばあい)運転(うんてん)ないでください

    In the event of the mountain crumbling, please do not drive. (In the event of a landslide)

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