〜たら is a versatile conditional meaning "if/when" - focuses on what happens after an action.
Formation: た-form + ら (食べた → 食べたら)
When I get home, I'll call you.
Often implies the result happens after completion of the condition.
たら implies sequence — result follows condition
- 家に着いたら電話して (Call me when you arrive)
Can express discovery
- 窓を開けたら、猫がいた (When I opened the window, there was a cat)
たら vs ば vs と
- たら = general "if/when"
- ば = hypothetical conditions
- と = natural consequences
If it rains, it will be cancelled.
When you get home, call me.
When I arrived at the station, he was there.
If you are free, come hang out.
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