たら
If / When / After
tara
TypeConjunctive
JLPT Leveln5
Summary
A versatile conditional meaning 'if/when/after' with fewer restrictions than ば. Used for specific situations.
Usage Rules
- •Conditional: if/when (no restriction on main clause)
- •After: た〜たら = after doing
- •Specific situations (not general truths)
- •Can be used for suggestions: 〜たらどう？
- •One of the most versatile conditionals
- •Works with all conjugations
Example Sentences
とうきょうに行ったら、れんらくして。
When you go to Tokyo, contact me.
やすかったらかいます。
If it's cheap, I'll buy it.
学生だったらわりびきがあります。
If you're a student, there's a discount.
日本に来たられんらくください。
Please contact me when you come to Japan.
食べたらどうですか？
Why don't you eat? (suggestion).
Common Mistake
Using たら in the main clause for general truths (use ば for natural laws and general truths).