となると / となれば
🃏 Flashcard
となると / となれば
to naru to / to nareba
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when it comes to; in such a case
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
to naru to / to nareba
Post ID
51402
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
when it comes to; in such a case
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
となると / となれば
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat となると / となれば three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using となると / となれば. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern となると / となれば mean?
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When it comes to; in such a case
What JLPT level is となると / となれば?
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JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use となると / となれば in a sentence?
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Attach となると / となれば (to naru to / to nareba) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is となると / となれば formal or casual Japanese?
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となると / となれば is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember となると / となれば long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.