もば (moba)

Meaning & usage

もば combines the particle も with the conditional ば to add an 'even if' or 'at least if' nuance to a condition. It follows the ば-form of verbs and i-adjectives, and noun-plus-でも patterns appear in similar uses in the examples.

Example sentences 8

1. 彼かれの演説えんぜつは大変たいへん感動的かんどうてきだった。君きみも行いけばよかったのに。

   His speech was very impressive. You should have been there.

2. 小さな子供でもなければ、そんなことは信じないだろう。

   None but little children would believe it.

3. どんな相談にも、私で良ければ親身になって答えましょう。

   Whatever you need to talk about, if I will do, I'll answer with loving care.

4. 友人を迎えに来た人もいれば、見送りに来た人もいる。

   Some have come to meet their friends and others to see theirs off.

5. 野球が好きな生徒もいれば、サッカーが好きな生徒もいる。

   Some students like baseball, and others like soccer.

6. 必要のない語はどれでも線を引いて消さねばならない。

   You should cross out any word you don't need.

7. 彼女は何回も自分の辞書を使わなければならなかった。

   She had to use her dictionary many times.

8. 彼は１週間もすれば起きて歩けるようになるでしょう。

   He will be up and about in a week.