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TSUKIATARI MADE IKU TO... / IF YOU GO TO THE END OF THE ROAD...

Using と for if or when
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HIDARI NI MAGARU TO... / IF YOU TURN LEFT...
THIS STRUCTURE ALLOWS US TO CONVEY IDEAS ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN/WHAT TO DO AT A CERTAIN POINT IN TIME, OR AT A CERTAIN POINT IN A PROCESS.
When と comes after a verb, the verb is usually in the plain form except in formal speech, where speakers might use the ます form.
  • This structure is also used for making suggestions/giving gentle advice (see examples at the bottom).
はる  に  なる と、はな が さきます。
  • When it's spring, flowers bloom.
さむく  なる と、こたつ を だします。
  • When it gets cold, we bring out the kotatsu.
あつくなる と、いや　です。
  • When it gets hot, it's awful.
あき に なる と、山の いろ が かわります。
  • When autumn comes, the hills change colour.
つきあたり まで 行く と、おてら が  みえます。
  • If you go to the end of the road, you will see the temple.
Making Suggestions / Giving Advice
まいあさ、はやく　おきる　と　いい　です。
  • It's good to get up early every morning. 
あまい　ものを　あまり　たべすぎない　と　いい　です。
  • It's good not to eat too many sweet things. 
ちゃんと　うんどうする　と　いい　です。
  • It's good to exercise properly. 
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PRACTICE USING "～と" ON QUIZLET