Vocabulary

What does もしも (moshimo) mean?

もしも means if, supposing.

Quick facts
Readingもしも
Romajimoshimo
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
もしも
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmoshimo

if, supposing

  1. 1adverb if; in case; supposing
  2. 2no-adjective worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen

Example sentences

  • If I have time, I'll help.

  • If I were a bird, I'd want to fly.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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