2 key grammar patterns
#1L45_G1
1. ～場合は (In case of / If)
Sentence Pattern
Vる / Vない / Vた + 場合 は、～
Aい + 場合 は、～
Aな + 場合 は、～
N の + 場合 は、～
Means 'In case of' or 'If'.
Used to hypothesize a situation and provide instructions or advice on how to handle it.
Grammatically, [場合] is treated as an N when connecting it to preceding words.
Used to hypothesize a situation and provide instructions or advice on how to handle it.
Grammatically, [場合] is treated as an N when connecting it to preceding words.
Example Sentences (2)
雨が 降った 場合は、 学校を 休みます。
→ If it rains, I will take a day off from school.
参加できない 場合は、 私に 言って ください。
→ In case you cannot participate, please tell me.
#2L45_G2
2. ～のに (Even though / Despite)
Sentence Pattern
thể thông thường + のに、～
N / Aな + なのに、～
Means 'even though' or 'despite'.
It is used to express the speaker's surprise, dissatisfaction, or disappointment when the outcome in the second clause is contrary to what would be expected from the first clause.
It is used to express the speaker's surprise, dissatisfaction, or disappointment when the outcome in the second clause is contrary to what would be expected from the first clause.
Example Sentences (2)
約束を したのに、 彼女は 来ませんでした。
→ Even though we promised, she didn't come.
ボタンを 押したのに、 コピーできません。
→ Even though I pressed the button, it won't copy.
