～と (condition)
Whenever this happens, that result follows
You'll be able to describe automatic results, repeated consequences, instructions, and natural rules.
このボタンを押すと、電気がつきます。
kono botan o osu to, denki ga tsukimasu.
What do you think this sentence means?
When you press this button, the light comes on.
Describe a reliable result
Conditional と links a condition to a regular, automatic, or predictable result. It is common for mechanisms, natural changes, habits, and directions.
春になると、花が咲きます。
haru ni naru to, hana ga sakimasu.
When spring comes, flowers bloom.
Form and use ～と (condition)
Do not use this basic conditional for a freely chosen future request or invitation. Use たら for “if it rains, let’s…” instead. Nouns and な-adjectives use だと.
春になると、花が咲きます。
haru ni naru to, hana ga sakimasu.
When spring comes, flowers bloom.
右に曲がると、駅があります。
migi ni magaru to, eki ga arimasu.
When you turn right, you will find the station.
この道をまっすぐ行くと、左に郵便局があります。
kono michi o massugu iku to, hidari ni yuubinkyoku ga arimasu.
If you go straight along this road, you'll find the post office on your left.
冬になると、この山は雪で白くなります。
fuyu ni naru to, kono yama wa yuki de shiroku narimasu.
When winter comes, this mountain turns white with snow.
このカードをタッチすると、ドアが開きます。
kono kaado o tatchi suru to, doa ga akimasu.
When you touch this card, the door opens.
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