～と
to
When; whenever; if a natural result follows
Formation 接続
V dictionary form / Vない + と; い-adjective + と; N / な-adjective + だと
Explanation 説明
Links a condition with a regular, predictable result. It can also report something discovered after doing an action, such as opening a window and feeling a breeze.
Examples 例文
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このボタンを押すと、ドアが開きます。
When you press this button, the door opens.
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春になると、桜が咲きます。
When spring comes, the cherry blossoms bloom.
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この道をまっすぐ行くと、駅があります。
If you go straight down this road, you will find the station.
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水は零度になると、凍ります。
Water freezes when it reaches zero degrees.
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窓を開けると、涼しい風が入ってきました。
When I opened the window, a cool breeze came in.
How related patterns differ 比較
と commonly states a regular or habitual consequence; たら can introduce a condition or a later event. なら takes a stated premise, while ば emphasizes a condition. としたら and とすれば hypothesize; 場合に formally specifies a case.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～と | When; whenever; if a natural result follows | このボタンを押すと、ドアが開きます。 When you press this button, the door opens. |
| ～としたら | If we suppose that; if it were the case that | 彼女に誕生日プレゼントをあげるとしたら、何がいいと思う？ If you were to give her a birthday present, what do you think would be good? |
| ～たら | If; when; after | クラスが終わったら何をしますか。 What will you do when class is over? |
| ～なら | If that is the case; as for | A：今度、大阪に旅行に行くんだけど、何かオススメある？ A: I am going to Osaka soon. Do you have any recommendations? |
| ～ば | If; provided that | このかばんが安ければ、ぜひ買いたいです。 If this bag is inexpensive, I would definitely like to buy it. |
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