Translation of Japanese word "もし" to English
もし
もし
[moshi]
IPA: /moɕi/
Meaning
ConjunctionSupposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
How to use
もし (moshi) — 'if'. Used to introduce conditional clauses. Usually paired with 〜たら or 〜ば endings. もし〜なら — If it is the case that ~. もしもし — Hello? (on the phone).
🇬🇧 English
if
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: もし
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もし
Romaji Transcription: moshi
Example Sentences
もし雨が降ったら、傘をさす。
もしあめがふったら、かさをさす。
If it rains, I will bring an umbrella.
もし彼が来なかったら、残念だ。
もしかれがきたなかったら、ざんねんだ。
If he didn't come, it would be a shame.
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Common phrases
- もし〜なら— If ~ (then)
- もしもし— Hello? (phone greeting)
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Frequency rank: #22 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "もし" mean?▼
The Japanese word "もし" means "if" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express conditions.".
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