N4

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.

Guided study

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.

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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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