There are four ways to conveying “if” in Japanese
| Method | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| と | When one thing is a consequence of another | 夜になると、空気が冷たくなる |
| In storytelling, to mean “Upon (doing something)“ | 朝起きると、妻はいなかった | |
| If the condition is something that is consciously chosen, followed by といい, it’s a suggestion to do something | わからないことがるときは、あの先生に聞くといいよ |