〜場合
~ baai
In the case of... / If...
🌸 Expressing Specific Situations or Conditions 🌸
💬 Dialogue
Moshi kaigi ni okureru baai wa, renraku shite kudasai.
If you happen to be late for the meeting, please contact me.
Wakarimashita. Densha ga tomatta baai wa dou sureba ii desu ka?
Understood. What should I do in the case that the train stops?
Sono baai wa, mēru dewa naku denwa o kudasai.
In that case, please give me a call instead of an email.
Ame ga futta baai, ibento wa chuushi desu ka?
In the event of rain, will the event be cancelled?
Hai. Chuushi no baai wa, asa shichi-ji ni saito de happyou shimasu.
Yes. In the case of cancellation, we will announce it on the site at 7 AM.
Junbi ga hitsuyou na baai wa, tetsudaimasu yo.
If preparation is necessary, I will help out.
📖 Vocabulary
5 words⭐ Key Sentence
... baai wa...
In the case of... / In the event that...
- Pattern: 〜場合（は）
- Meaning: Used to describe a hypothetical or specific situation and what happens or should be done then.
Kaji no baai wa, erebētā o tsukawanaide kudasai.
In the case of a fire, please do not use the elevator.
Kibun ga warui baai wa, kono kusuri o nonde kudasai.
In the case that you feel unwell, please take this medicine.
🎓 Explanation
The expression 場合 (baai) is used to set up a specific situation or condition, similar to 'if' or 'in the event of'.
It is more formal than using 'tara' or 'to' and is often used in instructions, public notices, or business contexts.
Grammar rules: Verbs use dictionary or ta-form; Nouns require の; Na-adjectives require な.
Wasureta baai wa...
= 'In the case that you forgot...'
Byouki no baai wa...
= 'In the case of illness...'
📝 Quiz
Which sentence correctly says 'In the case of rain, the match is cancelled'?