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～ともなると (tomo naru to) - When it comes to / If it's
[Noun] + ともなると
Quick answer
[Noun] + ともなると means "When it comes to / If it's / At the level of". This N2 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.
Meaning
When it comes to / If it's / At the level of
Explanation
Indicates that at a certain level or situation, expectations are different.
Examples
プロともなると、技術が違う。
ぷろともなると、ぎじゅつがちがう。
When it comes to professionals, the skill level is different.
100万円ともなると、簡単には払えない。
ひゃくまんえんともなると、かんたんにははらえない。
When it comes to 1 million yen, you can't pay it easily.
Practice this grammar
[Noun] + ともなると
Which sentence correctly uses "～ともなると (tomo naru to) - When it comes to / If it's"?
Vocabulary from these examples
Last updated Jul 4, 2026