Explanation:〜ようものなら
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"もし〜ようなことになったら、大変なことになる"
"If something like that happens, it will be a big problem"
Used to describe a hypothetical situation in which if something happens (typically something negative), it would lead to undesirable or serious consequences.
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V(volitional form)+ ようものなら
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- Hypothetical Situation: It expresses a conditional situation where an action or event could trigger a significant consequence.
- Negative Outcome: The outcome is often undesirable, involving serious or problematic consequences.
- Cautionary Tone: The phrase is frequently used in warnings or to express strong concern.
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N2
Sample sentenes
彼女の誕生日を忘れようものなら、何をされるかわからない。
If I forget her birthday, I don't know what she'll do to me.
このプロジェクトが失敗しようものなら、私はこの会社を辞めなければならないだろう。
If this project were to fail, I would probably have to quit this company.
また遅刻しようものなら、バイトをクビになるだろう。
If I'm late again, I'll probably get fired from my part-time job.
他の女性とチャットをしようものなら、彼女にたっぷり怒られるだろう。
If I chat with other women, she'll probably get really mad at me.
Vocabulary
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クビになる | クビになる | to be fired |