となると / となれば
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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
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JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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to naru to / to nareba
Post ID
51402
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📝 Usage Notes
when it comes to; in such a case
📖 How to use it
This pattern expresses 'when it comes to' or 'if it becomes a matter of', highlighting a shift in perspective or level of seriousness.
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Attach to the plain dictionary form of a verb or to a noun (with だ omitted or as となると/となれば after the noun).
This pattern is used to say 'when it becomes the case that...' or 'when it comes to...'. It sets up a condition or topic and then explains what follows or what would happen in that situation. Often it implies that the situation is special, serious, or different from usual. The two forms, となると and となれば, are largely interchangeable, though となれば can sound slightly more formal or literary.
彼が本当に怒りだすとなると、誰も止められない。
Kare ga hontō ni okoridasu to naru to, dare mo tomerarenai.
When it comes to him really getting angry, no one can stop him.
この仕事を引き受けるとなれば、最後までやる覚悟が必要だ。
Kono shigoto o hikiukeru to nareba, saigo made yaru kakugo ga hitsuyō da.
If it comes to taking on this job, you need to be prepared to see it through to the end.
子供の教育となると、お金を惜しむわけにはいかない。
Kodomo no kyōiku to naru to, okane o oshimu wake ni wa ikanai.
When it comes to children's education, you can't be stingy with money.
Not 〜とすると
〜とすると just means 'if we suppose that' without the nuance of importance or special circumstances. となると/となれば often implies a shift to a more serious or notable situation.
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This is used in both spoken and written Japanese, but it is somewhat formal and common in discussions or explanations rather than casual chat.
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となると / となれば
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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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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
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 later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.