Vocabulary

What does もし (moshi) mean?

もし means if, supposing.

Quick facts
Readingもし
Romajimoshi
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
もし
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmoshi

if, supposing

  1. 1adverb if; in case; supposing

Example sentences

  • If it rains, I won't go.

  • If you have time, please help me.

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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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