たら
also: ったら · だら
Meanings
Conditional particle/conjunction attaching to the past tense of verbs, adjectives, and the copula. Expresses a hypothetical or temporal condition ('if/when X happens, then Y'). The form だら appears after voiced sounds in casual speech.
If it rains, the game will be canceled.
Please call me when you get home.
when it comes to ...; as for ...; that ...
Colloquial topic particle expressing light scorn, annoyance, or surprise about the marked topic. Often used with ったら for emphasis. Similar to 'speaking of ...' or 'that ...' with an emotional tone.
That guy, he's late again.
This room, it's so messy!
why don't you ...; how about ...
Colloquial sentence-ending particle used to make a suggestion or invitation. Often with ったら. Conveys a casual, sometimes insistent tone.
Why don't you take a break sometimes?
Why not just go already?
I tell you!; I said ...; I really mean ...
Colloquial sentence-ending particle adding emphasis, insistence, or irritation. Usually ったら. The speaker is reaffirming or stressing what they just said.
I said that's enough!
I'm telling you, it's true.
hey; vocative particle
Colloquial vocative particle used to call someone's attention with frustration or impatience. Usually ったら. Attaches to a name or noun.
Mom, come quick!
Taro, answer me!
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉たら、〈事〉if/when ... happens, then ...
If the train is delayed, please contact me.
- 〈人〉ったらhonestly, that ... (expressing annoyance about someone's behavior)
That brother of mine, he's messed up his room again.
- 〈動詞〉たらどう？why don't you ...?
Why don't you exercise once in a while?
- 〈形容詞〉ったらit's really ..., I tell you!
It really hurts, I tell you!