なら, ならば
Auxiliary, hypothetical form of the copula だ, from なり and sometimes classed as a particle
1. if, in case, if it is the case that, if it is true that
Only なら
2. as for, on the topic of
Conjunction, See それなら, Colloquialism, Abbreviation
3. if that's the case, if so, that being the case
Only ならば
4. if possible, if circumstances allow
医者なら6桁の収入は珍しくない。
奈良, なら
Nara (city, prefecture)
なら, 楢, 柞, 枹
Usually in kana
oak (esp. Quercus serrata)
ドッグフード, ドッグ・フード
dog food
こんな料理を食べるくらいならドッグフードを食べた方がましだ。
を
Particle
1. indicates direct object of action
2. indicates subject of causative expression
3. indicates an area traversed
4. indicates time (period) over which action takes place
5. indicates point of departure or separation of action