Japanese word

場合

Pronunciation

Romajibaai

Meaning

  • nounsituation, case

Example

この場合は、何をしますか？ko no ba ai wa nan o shi ma su ka

What do you do in this situation?

Illustration for 場合 (situation)

More examples

雨の場合は、家で遊びます。ame no ba ai wa ie de aso bi ma su

In case of rain, I play at home.

困った場合は、先生に相談してください。koma tta ba ai wa sen sei ni sō dan shi te ku da sa i

If you are in trouble, please consult your teacher.

Core concept

Focuses on the circumstances surrounding an event, decision, or action at a particular time.

Common phrases

  • この場合ko no ba ai

    in this case

  • 場合によってはba ai ni yo tte wa

    depending on the situation

Similar words

状況jōkyō: The conditions surrounding a person or event at a particular time.
場面bamen: A particular part or setting of an event or situation.
事態jitai: A state of affairs that may require attention or action.

Definition in Japanese

特定の時点や条件のもとで生じている事柄のありさま。toku tei no ji ten ya jō ken no mo to de shō ji te i ru koto gara no a ri sa ma

Word origin

場合 (baai) is a Japanese compound of 場 (ba, "place or occasion") and 合い (ai, "fit or match"), forming a word for the circumstances of a given occasion.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 場合 (baai) often follows a condition and points to the circumstances that make the next statement apply.

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