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[healer]

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I have learnt と conditional form is mainly used in the following sentences or any situations always happen in the same circumstances.

1. Nature-related Fact
2. Use of Machine
3. Give Direction

The と in the above sentence seems to refer to a one-off case or simply a few times only. Could you please point out to me what I have missed. Thanks!

 

[Toritoribe]

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と is used to describe a past real event objectively whether it's a one-off event or habitual action. This と is often used in narrative parts of novels.
e.g.
国境の長いトンネルを抜けると雪国であった。
手探りで扉を開けると、縁側があった。
家に着くと、父も、母も、ちっともふだんと変らない様子で、いかにも何事もなさそうに私を迎えた。

 

[healer]

と is used to describe a past real event objectively

Can I say this と is not in conditional form but it simply plainly refers to a set of circumstances? It’s quite like とき in usage, isn’t it? Thanks Toritoribe-san.

 

[Toritoribe]

Yes, that’s right.