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Usages of de areba
静か で あれば、 ここ で 勉強します。shizuka de areba, koko de benkyoushimasu.
If it’s quiet, I’ll study here.
便利 で あれば、 この アプリ を 使って ください。benri de areba, kono apuri o tsukatte kudasai.
If it’s convenient, please use this app.
大人 で あれば、 お酒 を 飲んで も いい です。otona de areba, osake o nonde mo ii desu.
If you are an adult, you can drink alcohol.
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