Decoded Slug: ～となると (〜to naru to)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～となると (〜to naru to)
～となると (〜to naru to)
Short explanation:
Used to highlight a certain circumstance or condition; 'when it comes to', 'if it becomes', 'in the case of'.
Formation:
Verb-casual + となると, い-Adjective + となると,な-Adjective + だとなると, Noun + だとなると
Examples:
試験となると、多くの学生が緊張します。
Shiken to naru to, ōku no gakusei ga kinchō shimasu.
When it comes to exams, many students become nervous.
東京へ引っ越すとなると、生活費が高くなります。
Tōkyō e hikkosu to naru to, seikatsuhi ga takaku narimasu.
If it becomes about moving to Tokyo, the cost of living goes up.
締め切りが明日となると、今夜は徹夜で仕事をしなければならない。
Shimekiri ga ashita to naru to, kon'ya wa tetsuya de shigoto o shinakereba naranai.
If the deadline is tomorrow, I have to work all night tonight.
彼がリーダーとなると、チームの活動は大いに改善されるでしょう。
Kare ga rīdā to naru to, chīmu no katsudō wa ōini kaizen sarerudeshou.
When he becomes the leader, the team's activities will significantly improve.
Long explanation:
The ～となると grammar point is used to highlight a specific situation or condition. It is mainly used to express 'when it comes to', 'if it becomes', or 'in the case of' in English. The formation changes depending on if it's used with verbs, adjectives or nouns.
