Noun ともなると JLPT N1
〜to mo naru to
'When it comes to...', emphasizes a change of situation or status.
Formation
Noun + ともなると
Explanation
Noun + ともなると indicates a change of state or circumstances once that noun becomes relevant or once one attains that position. It conveys that 'once it’s X, things change' or 'when it comes to X...'.
Example sentences
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When it comes to Christmas time, the whole city sparkles.
Kurisumasu to mo naru to, machijuu ga kirakira to kagayaite miemasu.
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When a child admits their mistake, that’s a different story.
Kodomo ga jibun no ayamachi o mitomeru to mo naru to, hanashi wa betsu desu ne.
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When summer vacation comes, the seaside is filled with tourists.
Natsu yasumi to mo naru to, umibe wa kankoukyaku de afurekaerimasu.
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When exam week arrives, the library gets more crowded than usual.
Shiken shuukan to mo naru to, toshokan wa itsumo yori konzatsu shimasu.