JLPT N4 Grammar (baai wa)

Meaning

in the event of; in the case that

Level: JLPT N4

How to use

Verb (casual)場合は
ばあいは
Noun + の
な-adjective + な
い-adjective + い
baai wa 場合は ばあいは jlpt n4 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: 【ばあいは】(baai wa). Meaning: in the event of; in the case that.

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Example #1

パスワードをわすれたばあいは、こちらからごれんらくください。
pasuwaado o wasureta baai wa, kochira kara gorenraku kudasai.
If you forget your password, please contact us here.
Example #2

かじのばあいは119をかけます。
kaji no baai wa, 119 o kakemasu.
In the case of a fire, call 119.
Example #3

じしんがおきたばあいは、テーブルのしたにもぐってください。
jishin ga okita baai wa, teeburu no shita ni mogutte kudasai.
In the case of an earthquake, cover yourself under a table.
Example #4

ひなんするばあいは、くるまをつかわないでかならずあるきます。
hinan suru baai wa, kuruma o tsukawanaide kanarazu arukimasu.
In an evacuation, make sure to walk instead of use your car.
Example #5

じゅぎょうにまにあわないばあいは、れんらくしてください。
jugyou ni ma ni awanai baai wa, renraku shite kudasai.
Please contact us if you will not make it to class on time.
Example #6

りょうしゅうしょがひつようなばあいは、かかりにいってください。
ryoushuusho ga hitsuyou na baai wa, kakari ni itte kudasai.
Please tell the clerk if you will need a receipt.
Example #7

じしんがおきたばあいは、まずひをけすことがたいせつです。
jishin ga okita baai wa, mazu hi o kesu koto ga taisetsu desu.
In the event of an earthquake, it's very important to first put out any fires.
Example #8

じこをおこしたばあいは、すぐにけいさつとびょういんにでんわしてください。
jiko o okoshita baai wa, sugu ni keisatsu to byouin ni denwa shite kudasai.
In the case that an accident occurs, please call the police and hospital right away.
Example #9

ファクスのちょうしがわるいばあいは、どうしたらいいですか。
fakusu no choushi ga warui baai wa,dou shitara ii desuka.
What should I do if the fax machine is not working well?

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