Natural Consequences with と

Learn how the conditional と expresses automatic results, regular sequences, and general truths.

Understand how と marks automatic or habitual results.Use と for machines, natural consequences, and repeated situations.Avoid using と in places where requests or personal decisions are needed.

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Core idea

The conditional と is used when the second part happens automatically, regularly, or as a natural consequence whenever the first part occurs.

春になると、桜が咲きます。

When spring comes, cherry blossoms bloom.

Seasonal change leads automatically to the result.

このボタンを押すと、ドアが開きます。

If you press this button, the door opens.

Machine-like or system-like results fit と well.

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