〜ば

〜ば is the conditional "if" - often hypothetical or giving advice.

Formation:

• う-verbs: う → えば (行く → 行けば)

• る-verbs: る → れば (食べる → 食べれば)

• い-adj: い → ければ (高い → 高ければ)

Often used for advice: 聞けばいい (You should just ask).