GRAMMAR
〜で良ければ
if it is alright
Explanation
NOTE
〜でよければ means if X is alright or if you don't mind X. It is used when offering something while humbly acknowledging it might not be ideal.
これでよければ、使ってください。
If this is alright, please use it.
Used to offer something humbly, implying that the speaker is uncertain if their offer meets the listener's expectations.
NOTE
でよければ shows consideration and politeness by giving the listener a graceful way to accept or decline an offer.
私でよければ、手伝います。
If I'm alright with you, I'll help.
This shows a polite and modest attitude when offering one's own services.
STRUCTURE
N辞
でよければこの部屋でよければ、使ってもいいですよ。
Kono heya de yokereba, tsukatte mo ii desu yo.
If this room is alright, you can use it.
この服でよければ、差し上げます。
Kono fuku de yokereba, sashiagemasu.
If these clothes are alright, I'll give them to you.
古いものでよければ、あげますよ。
Furui mono de yokereba, agemasu yo.
If an old one is alright, I'll give it to you.
Practice exercises
1
私の経験で良ければ、役に立てると思います。
If my experience is alright, I think it could be of use.
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2
簡単な説明で良ければ、今すぐ資料を送ります。
If a brief explanation is alright, I will send the materials right away.
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3
このお茶で良ければ、どうぞ。
If this tea is alright, please have some.
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4
私で良ければ、手伝いますよ。
If I'm alright with you, I'll help.
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5
この本で良ければ、貸しますよ。
If this book is alright, I'll lend it to you.
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6
私の車でで良ければ、いつでも使ってください。
If it is alright with my car, please use it anytime.
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7
この資料で良ければ。
If it is alright, please use this document.
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8
私の部屋で良ければ、使ってもいいですよ。
If my room is alright, you can use it.
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