Phrase (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 728)
A conjunctive phrase that presents an undesirable hypothetical situation.
Equivalent: If ~ happen to; if ~ at all; if ~ choose to
| Vvolitional | ものなら | |
| 聞こうものなら | If someone asks at all | |
| 食べようものなら | If someone eats something at all |
