N1
まかりまちがえば (makarimachigaeba)
罷り間違えば
If by any chance (something goes wrong); Should anything go amiss; In the worst-case scenario
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to express a strong hypothetical, often negative, situation. It suggests a high degree of caution or a serious potential consequence. It carries a somewhat formal and archaic tone, emphasizing the gravity of the potential error or failure. Often followed by a warning or a preparation for the worst.
📝 Example Sentences
罷り間違えば、取り返しのつかない事態となるでしょう。
If by any chance something goes wrong, it will likely lead to an irreversible situation.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "罷り間違えば"!
この手術は成功が必須だ。_______、患者の命に関わる問題になる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「罷り間違えば」は、「もし万一失敗したら」という仮定を表します。この文脈では、手術の失敗が患者の命に関わる重大な結果をもたらすことを示唆しています。
English: 「罷り間違えば」 expresses the hypothetical 'if by any chance something goes wrong'. In this context, it suggests that a surgical failure would lead to serious life-threatening problems for the patient.
English: 「罷り間違えば」 expresses the hypothetical 'if by any chance something goes wrong'. In this context, it suggests that a surgical failure would lead to serious life-threatening problems for the patient.
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