ともすれば
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tomo sureba
apt to (do); tend to; liable to; prone to ~
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ともすれば
tomo sureba
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apt to (do); tend to; liable to; prone to ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading tomo sureba
Post ID 51408
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📝 Usage Notes

apt to (do); tend to; liable to; prone to ~

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ともすれば
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Compose two original sentences using ともすれば. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern ともすれば mean?
Apt to (do); tend to; liable to; prone to ~
What JLPT level is ともすれば?
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 ともすれば in a sentence?
Attach ともすれば (tomo sureba) 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 ともすれば formal or casual Japanese?
ともすれば 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 ともすれば long-term?
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.