場合
ばあい
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
case, situation, occasion
Examples
雨の場合は中止です。
In case of rain, it will be cancelled.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「場合」means "case, situation, occasion." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「場合」is read as「ばあい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「場合」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「場合」mean in Japanese?+
「場合」means "case, situation, occasion". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「場合」?+
「場合」is read as「ばあい」.
Is 「場合」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「場合」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「場合」?+
雨の場合は中止です。 — In case of rain, it will be cancelled.
Practice 「場合」 with spaced repetition