How to make:

Verb plain style (non-past) + と

i-adj + と

na-adj / noun + だ + と

→Review Verb/Adjective forms/styles

How to use:

Condition (A) と, Constant Result (B)

= When A happens, the result is always B.

ドアの前(まえ)に立(た)つと、ドアが開(あ)く。
If/When you stand in front of the door, the door [always] opens.

そこを右(みぎ)にまがると、えきがある。
If/When you turn right there, there is [always] a station.

おさけを飲(の)むと、顔(かお)が赤(あか)くなる。
If/When I drink alcohol, I [always] get red in the face.

と is used for objective descriptions like natural phenomena, machine operations, giving directions, etc.

Quick difference:

と
= when A happens, B always/naturally happens.

ば
= a general “if” form, but it has more usage restrictions than たら.
https://japanasubi.teachable.com/courses/956390/lectures/23187080

たら
= a flexible “if/when” form, often used for one-time situations.
https://japanasubi.teachable.com/courses/956390/lectures/23186465

なら
= if that is the case / if that is true.
https://japanasubi.teachable.com/courses/956390/lectures/23186868

Bonus video → Conditionals Review

This is a full review of と / たら / ば / なら. Please watch it on a day when you have plenty of time and want to review carefully.

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