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Japanese · 26 September 2026 · Conditional Expressions

行くといくと

iku toRōmaji

if/when (I) go (と conditional)

verb (conditional form)

Conditional form using と, which expresses an inevitable, habitual, or natural consequence when the condition is met. Often implies a cause-and-effect relationship or a sequence that always happens. Cannot be used for volitional expressions like requests or invitations.

In a sentence

この道をまっすぐ行くと、左手に大きな公園が見える。

kono michi o massugu iku to, hidarite ni ookina kouen ga mieru.

If you go straight down this road, you'll see a big park on your left.