〜と expresses natural, inevitable, or habitual consequences - "when X happens, Y always follows."
When spring comes, the cherry blossoms bloom.
Cannot use with commands, requests, or intentions in the result clause.
Cannot use with volition/commands
- ❌ ボタンを押すと、押してください
- ✅ ボタンを押すと、ドアが開く
For natural/inevitable results
- 氷が溶けると、水になる (Ice melts into water)
と vs たら vs ば
- と = natural consequence
- たら = general if/when
- ば = hypothetical
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