と (Conditional)

If, When, Whenever, And, [Conditional]

JLPT N4
Pattern

Plain form (non-past) + と、result

How it works

と as a conditional means “whenever / if A, then B naturally follows”. It suits natural results, habits and directions: 右にまがると駅があります. The result can't be a request or intention.

Examples

  • 春に なると、さくらが さきます。When spring comes, the cherry trees bloom.
  • この ボタンを おすと、ドアが あきます。If you press this button, the door opens.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 8

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