A。すると B。(~suruto)
Explanation
Indicates that when action A is done, action or event B follows; 'then', 'when', 'if'.
Formation
A (Sentence) + すると + B (Sentence)
Detailed Explanation
The A。すると B。grammar point is used to express that when action A is done or takes place, action or event B follows. It can be translated as 'then', 'when', or 'if' in English. It is used to show a natural consequence or result of action A.
Examples
電話をかけると、彼女が出ました。
Denwa wo kakeru to, kanojo ga demashita.
When I made the phone call, she answered.
このボタンを押すと、ドアが開きます。
Kono botan wo osu to, doa ga hirakimasu.
If you press this button, the door will open.
コンビニに行くと、たまたま友達に会いました。
Konbini ni iku to, tamatama tomodachi ni aimashita.
When I went to the convenience store, I happened to meet my friend.
彼が家を出ると、すぐに雨が降り始めました。
Kare ga ie wo deru to, sugu ni ame ga furihajimemashita.
As soon as he left the house, it started to rain.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.