ものなら - Grammar Discussion

Grammar Points
#1

if
if one could
if something would be possible

Structure

  • Verb[potential] + ものなら + Phrase

[Used to present a situation you wish for, but in reality, is difficult or unlikely (sometimes impossible)]

[Sometimes used to mock someone (only in spoken language)]

[Often used with もし]

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#2

Not sure if it’s worth adding a note but according to some Japanese language YouTube channels, ものなら is sometimes spoken as もんなら.