N4conditionalgrammar
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.
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.
Practice this grammar
[Verb dictionary form] + と
Which sentence correctly uses "と (to) - When/If (natural consequence)"?