in case

場合に備えて

後で何かが起こるかもしれないので、今から備えることを表す。

やさしい英語で： Do something now because another thing might happen later.

• Take a coat in case it gets cold.
• I saved a copy in case my computer failed.
• Should we buy extra food in case more guests come?

使い方： in case + clause (Take your keys in case I leave early.)

類義語： as a precaution against the possibility that

よく使う表現： just in case, in case something happens, in case it rains

もし、場合は

ある状況になったら何が起こるかを述べる。

やさしい英語で： Use this to say what will happen if a particular situation occurs.

• In case you need me, call.
• In case she calls, tell her I am busy.
• In case anything goes wrong, who should we contact?

使い方： in case + clause (In case you need help, call this number.)

類義語： if

よく使う表現： in case you need, in case anything happens, in case someone calls

場合に備えて

望ましくない出来事や状況が起こる可能性に備えることを表す。

やさしい英語で： Do something because an unwanted event or situation is possible.

• Keep a torch in case of a power cut.
• We checked again in case we had missed a name.
• She kept a spare key in case of trouble.

使い方： in case of + noun (Keep some cash in case of an emergency.); in case + clause (Check the list in case we forgot someone.)

類義語： as a precaution against

よく使う表現： just in case, in case of fire, in case of emergency

場合は

何かが起こるために必要な状況を示す。

やさしい英語で： This introduces a situation that must happen for something else to follow.

• In case of illness, stay home.
• What happens in case the bus is late?
• The ticket is refunded in case of cancellation.

使い方： in case of + noun (In case of cancellation, you will receive a refund.); in case + clause (What should we do in case nobody arrives?)

類義語： if, in the event of

よく使う表現： in case of failure, in case of illness, in case she comes