それなら
それなら
conjunction
if so; in that case; then
1.
if so; in that case; then
Used to introduce a response or suggestion based on what was just said; indicates a logical consequence or alternative.
「明日は雨らしい」「それなら家にいよう」
"It looks like rain tomorrow." "In that case, let's stay home."
それなら問題ないですね。
In that case, there's no problem.
時間がないの？それなら手伝うよ。
You don't have time? Then I'll help you.
USAGE:
それなら connects what was said to a response or suggestion. It shows the speaker is acknowledging the situation and responding accordingly.
VARIATIONS:
- それなら: standard
- それならば: more formal
- それじゃ: more casual
- だったら: casual conditional
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- それでは: well then, in that case
- じゃあ: then, well (very casual)
- そうしたら: if that's the case