～でもしたら
demo shitara
If one were to; should ... happen
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
V stem + でもしたら
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Introduces an alarming hypothetical action and its serious consequence, not a casual suggestion.
Examples 例文
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うそをつきでもしたら、信用を失うだろう。
If someone were to tell a lie, they would probably lose people's trust.
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秘密を漏らしでもしたら、信用を失うだろう。
If someone were to reveal the secret, they would probably lose people's trust.
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約束を破りでもしたら、信用を失うだろう。
If someone were to break a promise, they would probably lose people's trust.
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仲間を裏切りでもしたら、信用を失うだろう。
If someone were to betray one's teammates, they would probably lose people's trust.
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責任を放棄しでもしたら、信用を失うだろう。
If someone were to abandon one's responsibilities, they would probably lose people's trust.
How related patterns differ 比較
でもしたら hypothesizes an alarming action; が最後 makes its consequence difficult to reverse. 万一 plans for an unlikely contingency, while 恐れがある objectively warns of a risk.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～でもしたら | If one were to; should ... happen | うそをつきでもしたら、信用を失うだろう。 If someone were to tell a lie, they would probably lose people's trust. |
| ～まんいち（万一） | If by any chance; in the unlikely event | 万一、会議が延期されたら、すぐに連絡します。 If the meeting is postponed, I will contact you immediately. |
| ～恐れがある | There is a risk that; may | 大雪で会議が延期される恐れがある。 There is a risk that the meeting will be postponed because of heavy snow. |
| ～が最後 | Once ... then inevitably | 一度うそをついたが最後、信用を取り戻すのは難しい。 Once you tell a lie, it is difficult to regain trust. |
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