“If necessary” in Japanese
Short answer
If necessary in Japanese is “必要ならば” (hitsuyounaraba). Full meaning: if necessary.
Other ways to say “If necessary” in Japanese
万止むを得なければ
ban'yamuwoenakereba if necessary, when unavoidable
必要次第
hitsuyoushidai as necessary (needed), if necessary (needed)
必要に応じて
hitsuyounioujite as necessary, if necessary, as the need arises, as occasion demands, where appropriate
何なら
nannara if you like, if you prefer, if it suits you, if it's fine with you, if you don't mind, if necessary; if ... doesn't suit you, if you don't like ..., if ... doesn't take your fancy; what's more, furthermore
何でしたら
nandeshitara if you like, if you prefer, if it suits you, if it's fine with you, if you don't mind, if necessary
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