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1. Englishif; in case; if it is the case that; if it is true that

   • 感情によって理性が曇らされているままにしておくならば、我々は、常に見当違いのことをしてしまうだろう。If we let our reasoning power be overshadowed by our emotions, we would be barking up the wrong tree all the time.

2. Englishas for; on the topic of

   • 医者なら６桁の収入は珍しくない。A six-figure income is not uncommon for physicians.

3. Englishif that's the case; if so; that being the case

4. Englishif possible; if circumstances allow

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