「〜としないと」- Conditional Structure

Explanation

In Japanese, 「〜としないと」 is a commonly used grammatical structure that expresses the idea that if a certain condition is not met, a specific result cannot be achieved.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Negative form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns + としないと	Negative form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns + としないと	If a certain condition is not met, a specific result cannot be achieved.

Basic Usage

Here are some basic examples of how 「〜としないと」 is used:

• 彼かれは勉強べんきょうしないと、試験しけんに合格ごうかくできない。
• Kare wa benkyou shinai to, shiken ni goukaku dekinai.
• If he doesn't study, he can't pass the exam.
  

Examples

• 彼かれが来こないと、会議かいぎは始はじまらない。
• Kare ga konai to, kaigi wa hajimaranai.
• If he doesn't come, the meeting can't start.
  

• 彼かれが優やさしくないと、友達ともだちができない。
• Kare ga yasashikunai to, tomodachi ga dekinai.
• If he isn't kind, he can't make friends.
  

• お金かねがないと、旅行りょこうに行いけない。
• Okane ga nai to, ryokou ni ikenai.
• If there's no money, we can't go on a trip.
  

Deep Dive

Usage Context

「〜としないと」 is typically used in situations where it is necessary to clearly state a condition. The condition is a prerequisite for the subsequent event or state to occur. The core idea is that if this condition is not met, the subsequent situation will not happen.

Summary

「〜としないと」 is an important grammatical structure used to express conditional relationships. By understanding and mastering this structure, you can more accurately express various conditional relationships, thereby improving your Japanese language skills. In practical use, through repeated practice and comparison with similar grammar points, you will be able to better grasp its usage.