〜たら: if / when is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Conditional: once A happens, then B. Structure: [Verbe/Adj.-た] + ら. This page explains the construction, gives Japanese examples with furigana readings, and links to related grammar points at this level.

〜たら: if / when

Structure

[Verbe/Adj.-た] + ら

Explanation

Add ら to the plain past to make the most flexible conditional: “if/when A, then B”. B often refers to something after A is completed. It works for both hypothetical and certain future situations.

Examples

If I have money, I'll buy a new car.

When I go to Japan, I'll get in touch.

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  • あったら ✓
  • あって
  • あるし
  • あるの

～たら sets a condition: “if I have money, I will buy a new car.”

  • あったら ✓
  • あって
  • あるから
  • あるまで

たら marks a condition (often with もし): “if you have time, come visit”.

More N4 grammar points

Potential form (“can do”)〜なければならない: must / have to〜たことがある: have done before〜ながら: while doing〜てもいい: permission〜かもしれない: maybe〜てはいけない: must not〜と思います: I think that…〜つもりです: to intend to〜たり〜たりする: doing things like…〜てしまう: completely / regrettably

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