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たら (Tara) is a Japanese particle meaning “if, when, after, when it comes to ...”.

Meanings

  1. particle, conjunctionif; when; afteralso ~だら
  2. particlewhen it comes to ...; as for ...; that ...indicates light scorn, annoyance, surprise, etc. about a topic
  3. particlewhy don't you ...; why not ...; how about ...; what about ...at sentence end
  4. particleI tell you!; I said ...; I really mean ...at sentence end; adds emphasis; usu. ったら
  5. particlevocative particleindicates frustration, impatience, etc.; usu. ったら

Examples

  • While I was reading in bed last night, I fell asleep with the light on.

  • That's really stupid.

  • Why don't you give up smoking?

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).