〜と (条件) When / If (natural or habitual result)
Core meaning - When / If (natural or habitual result)
Form - V(dict) + と
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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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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