GRAMMAR
〜ともなると
when one becomes (level/status)
Explanation
NOTE
〜ともなると means when one becomes — once a high level, status, or stage is reached, something naturally changes.
社長ともなると、責任が重い。
When one becomes a company president, the responsibility is heavy.
NOTE
It is formal and emphasizes that a high position or advanced stage brings expected, often demanding, conditions.
大学生ともなると、自分で決めることが増える。
When one becomes a university student, there are more things to decide on one's own.
ともなると suggests the stage is notably advanced compared to before.
NOTE
Attach ともなると directly to a noun that names a level, role, or stage.
STRUCTURE
N辞
ともなると親ともなると、子供のことを第一に考える。
Oya to mo naru to, kodomo no koto o daiichi ni kangaeru.
When one becomes a parent, one thinks of the children first.
専門家ともなると、説明が分かりやすい。
Senmonka to mo naru to, setsumei ga wakariyasui.
When one becomes an expert, the explanations become easy to understand.
週末ともなると、店はとても混む。
Shuumatsu to mo naru to, mise wa totemo komu.
When it gets to be the weekend, the shops get very crowded.
社会人ともなると、責任が重くなります。
Shakaijin tomonaru to, sekinin ga omoku narimasu.
When you become a working adult, your responsibilities become heavier.
社長ともなると、毎日がとても忙しいです。
Shacho tomonaru to, mainichi ga totemo isogashii desu.
When one becomes a company president, every day is very busy.
大学生ともなると、自分で料理をする学生が増えます。
Daigakusei tomonaru to, jibun de ryouri o suru gakusei ga fuemasu.
When students reach the university level, more of them start cooking for themselves.
Practice exercises
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社長ともなると、責任が重い。
When one becomes a company president, the responsibility is heavy.
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親ともなると、子供のことを第一に考える。
When one becomes a parent, one thinks of the children first.
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週末ともなると、店はとても混む。
When it gets to be the weekend, the shops get very crowded.
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専門家ともなると、些細な点といえども見落とさない。
When one becomes an expert, even a minor point won't be overlooked.
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学生ならまだしも、社会人ともなると時間厳守は当然だ。
If it were a student, that's one thing, but when one becomes a working adult, punctuality is a given.
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経営者ともなると、決断の責任は大きい。
When one becomes a business manager, the responsibility for decisions is significant.
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一流の選手ともなると、精神力も並外れている。
When one becomes a top-tier athlete, their mental strength is also extraordinary.
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大人ともなると、誰であれ責任を負うべきだ。
When one becomes an adult, whoever it may be, they should take responsibility.
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