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Unit 19 · Phase E

たら、〜。

Setting a condition — “if / when ~, …”

Add just ら to the た-form. Do the second part after the first thing happens (a condition or “once ~”).

じかんが あったら、なにを しますか。

“If you have time, what do you do?”

Step 1

ぶんけい

The pattern: 〜たら

た-form + ら, then a comma and the result. 🔊 Tap any example to hear it.

〜たら、〜。
Verb-たたけい
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“If / when ~, …” — a condition. Do the second part after the first happens.

Step 2

かいわ

Q&A — set a condition

Use 〜たら to answer “if / when ~, what do you do?”

じかんが あったら、なにを しますか。

If you have time, what do you do?

ほんを よみます。

I read books.

えきに ついたら、 でんわして くださいね。

When you arrive at the station, please call, okay?

はい、すぐ でんわします。

Yes, I'll call right away.

Step 3

まとめクイズ

Phase E review — た-form patterns

Read the English meaning, then pick the ending that fits — experience, listing actions, or a condition.

Question 1 / 10 · 0 correct

fill the blankじかんが あっ◯◯、てつだって ください。If you have time, please help. (condition)
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