JLPT N5 grammar

〜とmeaning and usage

Meaning

A and B; 2. with A, or to A; 3. when/if A happens, B follows as a natural result.

This point is also listed at N4 · N3.

How to form it

  • nounとnoun
  • nounとverb
  • verb (dictionary form)/verb (nai-form)とclause

How it is used

Between nouns, 「と」 gives a complete list (for examples, use 「や」); after a person it means “with”. After a dictionary form it means “whenever” or “if”, for natural results, and cannot be followed by a request or intention.

Examples

  1. このキノコ、食べると笑いが止まらなくなるんだって。

    I heard that if you eat this mushroom, you won't be able to stop laughing.

  2. 日曜日、友達と海へ行きました。

    On Sunday I went to the beach with a friend.

  3. このボタンを押すと、ドアが開きます。

    When you press this button, the door opens.