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と (to) - When/If (natural consequence)

[Verb dictionary form] + と

Quick answer

[Verb dictionary form] + と means "When/If (natural consequence)". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

When/If (natural consequence)

Explanation

と indicates that one action naturally leads to another result.

Examples

春になると、花が咲きます。
はるになると、はながさきます。
When spring comes, flowers bloom.
春—Spring花—Flower
このボタンを押すと、電気がつきます。
このボタンをおすと、でんきがつきます。
When you press this button, the light turns on.
押—Push電—Electricity気—Spirit

Practice this grammar

[Verb dictionary form] + と

Which sentence correctly uses "と (to) - When/If (natural consequence)"?

Vocabulary from these examples

気SpiritN5電ElectricityN5花FlowerN4春SpringN4押PushN3気Spirit春Spring花Flower

Last updated Jul 4, 2026