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ともなると (tomo naruto) - When It Comes To Being

Phrase + ともなると

Quick answer

Phrase + ともなると means "When it comes to being ~". As a N1 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

When it comes to being ~

Explanation

This grammar pattern is used to express a change or transformation when a particular condition or situation is reached. It often carries a nuance of inevitability or expectation.

Examples

結婚ともなると、責任も増える。
けっこんともなると、せきにんもふえる。
When it comes to getting married, the responsibilities increase.
結—Tie
社会人ともなると、遊びに行く時間が減る。
しゃかいじんともなると、あそびにいくじかんがへる。
When it comes to being a working adult, the time for leisure decreases.
会—Meeting人—Person行—Row減—Reduce
子供が高校生ともなると、自分の意見を持つようになる。
こどもがこうこうせいともなると、じぶんのいけんをもつようになる。
When children become high school students, they start having their own opinions.
子—Child供—Retinue生—raw

Practice this grammar

Phrase + ともなると

Which sentence correctly uses "ともなると (tomo naruto) - When It Comes To Being"?

Vocabulary from these examples

結TieN1減ReduceN2供Retinue会Meeting子Child人Person行Row生raw

Last updated Jul 4, 2026