Meaning
Used when the second result naturally and regularly follows the first action.
Formation
- Dictionary form or ない + と: 押すと
- Nouns and na-adjectives take だ: 春だと
- No request, order or invitation in the second clause
When to use it
- Core use
- If A, then B always follows
Example
春になると桜が咲きます
When spring comes, cherry blossoms bloom.
Important notes
- Pay attention to the word form before the construction and to the particles around it.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the pattern word for word; first identify its function in the whole situation.