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Japanese · Day 16 · Conditional Expressions

行けばいけば

ikebaRōmaji

if (I) go (ば conditional)

verb (conditional form)

Conditional form using ば, which expresses a hypothetical condition with a more formal or written register. Often used with general truths, recommendations, and conditions where the result naturally follows. The verb changes to the hypothetical form (行く → 行けば).

In a sentence

早く行けば、混雑する前に席を確保できるよ。

hayaku ikeba, konzatsu suru mae ni seki o kakuho dekiru yo.

If you go early, you can secure a seat before the crowd.