Used to make polite offers or invitations.
Would you like to join us for dinner?
夕食にご一緒しませんか?
Used to express likes, loves, or hates.
I would enjoy a cup of tea right now.
今、お茶を一杯いただけると嬉しいです。
Past form of 'will' when reporting speech or thoughts.
He said he would call me later.
彼は後で電話すると言いました。
Used to talk about imagined results of events.
It would be nice to visit the beach tomorrow.
明日ビーチに行けたらいいですね。
Used for actions that did not happen because something else didn't.
If I had known, I would have helped.
知っていたら、手伝っていたのに。
Used to explain why someone does something.
She studied hard so she would pass the exam.
試験に合格できるように、彼女は一生懸命勉強しました。
Used to express what you want to happen.
I wish it would stop raining.
雨が止んでほしいです。
Used to show unwillingness or refusal.
The door wouldn't open no matter how hard I pushed.
どんなに強く押しても、ドアは開かなかった。
Used to politely ask someone to do something.
Would you mind closing the window?
窓を閉めていただけませんか?
Used to give uncertain opinions.
I would think that's the best option.
それが最善の選択肢だと思います。
Used to give advice.
I would recommend trying the local cuisine.
地元の料理を試すことをお勧めします。
Used to talk about past habits.
When I was young, I would visit my grandparents every summer.
子供の頃、毎年夏に祖父母を訪ねていました。
Used to describe typical behavior.
He would always arrive late, wouldn't he?
彼はいつも遅れて来るよね?
Used to express a strong wish.
Would that we could travel the world together.
一緒に世界を旅できたらいいのに。