if (EN)
接続詞、名詞

接続詞 “if”

if
  1. もし
    If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
  2. たとえ...でも(過去形や過去完了形の仮定法を使う場合)
    She would have arrived on time if she had caught the earlier train.
  3. たとえ...でも(主張を驚きや予想外のものとして導入する場合)
    She's very talented, if somewhat lazy.
  4. かどうか
    She asked if he would be attending the party.
  5. もし...ならば(条件の関連性を説明する場合)
    If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.

名詞 “if”

sg. if, pl. ifs or uncountable
  1. もしも(不確実なものを指す際の非公式な表現)
    Winning the lottery is a big if, considering the odds are so low.