Basics
Lesson 75 — If things were different
Talk about an unreal situation and what you would do in it.
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You can use if and what if to talk through a situation that has not happened.
「もし〜だったら」と仮に置いて、自分ならどう考え、どう決めるかを述べられる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
If I were you, I'd ask before the meeting rather than during it.
私だったら、会議中ではなく会議の前にたずねます。
Situation場面
Advising a colleague on when to raise something.
いつ切り出すべきかを、同僚に助言しています。
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Takeaway
Past after if means unreal, not past. Would in the other half.