〜それなら〜 | indicates a suggestion or decision based on the previous statement

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜それなら〜 (A。それなら B。): indicates a suggestion or decision based on the previous statement.

See example sentences below.

〜それなら〜 at a glance

At a glance

〜それなら〜

〜sorenara〜

Resulting state

Expression: 〜それなら〜
Reading: 〜sorenara〜
Natural meaning: indicates a suggestion or decision based on the previous statement
Typical use: Resulting state

Core meaning

indicates a suggestion or decision based on the previous statement

Example 1

「明日の午後は雨が降るそうですよ。」「それなら、予定を変更して午前中に出発しましょう。」

Translation

"I heard it's going to rain tomorrow afternoon." "In that case, let's change our plans and leave during the morning."

Example 2

「最近、仕事のストレスでなかなか眠れないんです。」「それなら、寝る前にハーブティーを飲むといいですよ。」

Translation

"I've been having trouble sleeping lately because of work stress." "If that's the case, it's a good idea to drink some herbal tea before bed."