〜もし〜たなら | expresses a hypothetical or counterfactual condition in the past

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜もし〜たなら (もし〜たなら): expresses a hypothetical or counterfactual condition in the past.

See example sentences below.

〜もし〜たなら at a glance

At a glance

〜もし〜たなら

~moshi~ta nara

Condition

Expression: 〜もし〜たなら
Reading: ~moshi~ta nara
Natural meaning: expresses a hypothetical or counterfactual condition in the past
Typical use: Condition

Core meaning

expresses a hypothetical or counterfactual condition in the past

Example 1

もしあの時もっと勉強していたなら、試験に合格できたかもしれない。

Translation

If I had studied harder back then, I might have been able to pass the exam.

Example 2

もし昨日雨が降らなかったなら、みんなで公園へ遊びに行けたのに。

Translation

If it hadn't rained yesterday, we could have all gone to the park together.