JLPT N3 grammar
〜としたら / 〜とすれば — Meaning & Examples
"Supposing that / if we assume." Sets up a thought experiment rather than a real expectation — more analytical than たら.
Practice questions
Try this question on 〜としたら / 〜とすれば. Pick an answer in your head, then open “Show answer”.
1. この話が本当だとすれば… expresses?
- Supposing / if we assume it is true
- A firm plan
- A polite request
- A past regret
Show answer
Answer: Supposing / if we assume it is true
〜としたら/〜とすれば/〜とすると set up a thought experiment — more analytical than たら, and not used for real plans.
Practise 〜としたら / 〜とすれば in the free app
This point is part of the “Conditionals, Level 2 — さえ〜ば・ば〜ほど・としたら” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N3 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 〜としたら / 〜とすれば mean?
"Supposing that / if we assume." Sets up a thought experiment rather than a real expectation — more analytical than たら.
Is 〜としたら / 〜とすれば on the JLPT N3 test?
〜としたら / 〜とすれば is taught in the JLPT N3 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Conditionals, Level 2 — さえ〜ば・ば〜ほど・としたら”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise 〜としたら / 〜とすれば?
Open the “Conditionals, Level 2 — さえ〜ば・ば〜ほど・としたら” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N3 mock exams, with no ads.