This grammar shows what happens naturally when something else happens. It is like saying 'if' or 'when' in English.
Verb [dictionary form] + とPrimary
い-Adjective + と
な-Adjective + だ + と
Noun + だ + と
This grammar shows what happens naturally when something else happens. It is like saying 'if' or 'when' in English.
春になると、桜が咲く。
When spring comes, the cherry blossoms bloom.
この道をまっすぐ行くと、右手に郵便局があります。
If you go straight down this road, the post office will be on your right.
窓を開けると、雪が降っていた。
When I opened the window, I discovered it was snowing.
あまり運動しないと、太りますよ。
If you don't exercise much, you'll gain weight.
彼は暇だと、いつも一人で本を読んでいる。
Whenever he has free time, he's always reading a book by himself.
Imagine you are walking. You turn a corner. Then, you see something surprising. The first part is what you did. The second part is what you found. It is like a sudden discovery.
「と」 shows a very strong link. The result always happens. Other words like 「たら」 or 「ば」 are different. You use them for things you might do. You also use them for requests or suggestions.
Don't use this when you want to do something. For example, you cannot say "If it's sunny tomorrow, I want to go to the sea." The second part must happen by itself. It cannot be something you choose to do.
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