～も～なら～も、～も～ば～も
mo ba mo mo nara mo
Both ... and ...; not only one aspect but another too
Formation 接続
Noun 1 + も + verb in ba-form or i-adjective ending in ければ + noun 2 + も. With nouns/na-adjectives use なら between the two も phrases.
Explanation 説明
List two coexisting facts or qualities, often both favorable or both unfavorable. Ba here does not necessarily mean a hypothetical if. The noun mo noun nara noun mo pattern may criticize two parties as alike, so context matters.
Examples 例文
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彼女は英語も話せれば、中国語も話せます。
She can speak both English and Chinese.
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この店は料理もおいしければ、値段も手頃です。
This restaurant has both tasty food and reasonable prices.
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弟は勉強もすれば、家の手伝いもします。
My younger brother both studies and helps at home.
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今日は風も強ければ、雨も激しいです。
Today the wind is strong and the rain is heavy too.
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親も親なら、子も子です。
The parents and the children are just as bad as each other.
How related patterns differ 比較
など and とか can give non-exhaustive examples. なんか and なんて add colloquial or emotional nuance. やら～やら often suggests a mixed collection, while をはじめ introduces a representative example of a group.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～も～なら～も、～も～ば～も | Both ... and ...; not only one aspect but another too | 彼女は英語も話せれば、中国語も話せます。 She can speak both English and Chinese. |
| ～は～で有名／で知られている | Be famous for; be known for | このレストランは料理がおいしいので有名だ。 This restaurant is famous for its delicious food. |
| N+をはじめ | Including; notably; starting with | 今年はベトナムをはじめ、東南アジアの各国を旅行したいと思っている。 This year, I would like to travel to countries across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. |
| ～には～の～がある | Someone or something has its own particular qualities or circumstances | 人には人の事情があります。 Everyone has their own circumstances. |
| ～など／なんか／なんて | Such as; things like; dismissive or surprised emphasis | 机の上には本やノートなどがあります。 There are books, notebooks, and similar things on the desk. |
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