Translation of Japanese word "場合" to English
場合
ばあい
[baai]
IPA: /baai/
Meaning
NounAn actual event, situation, or fact.
How to use
場合 (baai) — 'case / situation / occasion'. その場合 — in that case. 場合によって — depending on the situation.
🇬🇧 English
case / situation
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 場合
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ばあい
Romaji Transcription: baai
Example Sentences
その場合にはどうしますか。
そのばあいにはどうしますか。
What would you do in that case?
その場合には気をつけてください。
そのばあいにはきをつけてください。
Be careful in that case.
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Common phrases
- その場合— in that case
- 場合によって— depending on the case / situation
Frequency rank: #126 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "場合" mean?▼
The Japanese word "場合" means "case / situation" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "場合"?▼
The word "場合" is read as "ばあい" (baai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A case refers to a certain situation or state.".
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