～ときている JLPT N1

Formation

Verb-casual / い-Adjective / な-Adjective（＋だ） / Noun（＋だ） + ときている

Explanation

The grammar point ～ときている is used to emphasize that some circumstance is particularly notable - often negatively. It implies, “Given that things are so ~, it’s no wonder that...” or “Because the situation is (too) ~, such-and-such follows.” It is relatively informal and more common in spoken language.

Example sentences

• 仕事が忙しいときているので、なかなか休みが取れません。

  Because work is so busy, I just can’t take any time off.

  Shigoto ga isogashii to kite iru no de, nakanaka yasumi ga toremasen.

• 経済が悪いときているだけに、会社が大量解雇を発表した。

  Since the economy is in such bad shape, the company announced mass layoffs.

  Keizai ga warui to kite iru dake ni, kaisha ga tairyou kaiko o happyou shita.

• 旅行先で荷物を盗まれたときているから、旅行を楽しむどころではない。

  Given that my luggage was stolen while traveling, there’s no way I can enjoy the trip.

  Ryokousaki de nimotsu o nusumareta to kite iru kara, ryokou o tanoshimu dokoro de wa nai.

• 試験が近いときているうえに、課題も山ほどあって大変だ。

  Not only are exams coming up, but I also have a mountain of assignments, so it’s really tough.

  Shiken ga chikai to kite iru ue ni, kadai mo yamahodo atte taihen da.