GRAMMAR DETAIL
とすれば
Sets the preceding statement as a premise for judgment and presents the conclusion that follows.
Examples
この計画を実行するとすれば、追加の人手が必要だ。
Assuming that we carry out this plan, we will need additional staff.
Words used
この数字が正しいとすれば、計画を見直す必要がある。
Assuming that these figures are correct, we need to review the plan.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
とすればmakes a plain-form statement a premise for judgment and presents a conclusion that follows if that premise holds. - Basic usage:
この数字が正しいとすれば、計画を見直す必要がある。judges that the plan needs review on the premise that the figures are correct.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Overlap with としたら
実行するとすれば人手が必要だand実行するとしたら人手が必要だare both possible. Here,とすればmore clearly foregrounds implementation as a logical premise for considering required resources.