もし

Japanese

Adverb

もし (romaji moshi)

1. if; supposing

   もし来られたら来なさい。

   Moshi koraretara kinasai.

   Come if you can (informal).

Usage notes

• The word is used at the start of the clause serves as a signal that it's conditional and can be omitted. Other grammatical forms and words are still used to indicated the condition.

See also

• たら
• なら