動詞辞書形と、…

Meaning

The pattern 動詞辞書形 + と expresses a conditional relationship between two actions or states. The clause before と describes a condition or assumption, while the clause after と shows the natural result or consequence. The verb before と must be in dictionary form. This pattern suggests that the second action happens naturally or inevitably when the first condition is met.

Formation

Examples

1. 風邪を 引くと、何も やりたくない。
   When I catch a cold, I don't want to do anything.

2. 全部の 本を 入れると、箱は 重すぎると 思います。
   If I put all the books in, I think the box will be too heavy.

3. この 申込書が ないと、申し込むことが できません。
   Without this application form, I cannot apply.

Summary

• Use dictionary form of verb directly before と to express an if/when condition
• The result in the second clause follows naturally from the condition in the first clause
• Common alternative conditional patterns include ～ば, ～たら, and ～なら