～とすると
〜to suru to
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Verb-casual + とすると / い-Adjective + とすると / な-Adjective + だとすると / Noun + だとすると
Expresses 'if', 'when', or 'assuming that' in a speculative sense.
When to use
Formal, literary "assuming that/if we suppose" - speculative register.
Explanation
The ～とすると grammar point is used for hypothetical or speculative situations, often in the sense of 'if we assume...', 'when it comes to...', or 'given that...' . It sets up a condition and then states the expected or possible outcome.
Example sentences
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If he’s coming, he should arrive soon.
Kare ga kuru to suru to, mou sugu touchaku suru hazu desu.
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Assuming we finish this work, it will take at least three days.
Kono shigoto o oeru to suru to, saitei demo mikka wa kakaru deshou.
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If a war were to break out, many people would become victims.
Sensou ga okiru to suru to, ooku no hitobito ga gisei ni naru deshou.
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If he’s the manager, he will bear a lot of responsibility.
Kare ga keieisha da to suru to, ooku no sekinin o ou koto ni naru deshou.
Conditional (If / Assuming That)
- A。すると B。~surutoN2Indicates that when action A is done, action or event B…
- もし～たならmoshi ~ tanaraN3Express a hypothetical condition, 'if' or 'in case'.
- もしも～ならmoshimo ~ naraN3Express a hypothetical condition or situation; 'if', 'in…
- ～からには〜kara niwaN2Express a sense of responsibility or determination…
- ～とあれば〜to arebaN1Expresses a condition; 'if', 'when', 'since'.
- Noun ともなれば〜to mo narebaN1Expresses 'if it comes to', 'when', or 'once'.
- ～上は～ue waN2Expresses 'now that', 'since', or 'once'.
- A。それなら B。A. Sore nara B.N2Express 'if that's the case, then'; used to show a logical…
- ～とすれば～to surebaN1Used to express 'if it were the case that...', 'if we…
- ～となったら〜to nattaraN1Used to express 'if it comes to...', 'when it becomes the…
- ～となると〜to naru toN1Used to highlight a certain circumstance; 'when it comes…
- ～となれば〜to narebaN1Expresses the idea of 'if it comes to...; when we talk…
- Noun ともなると〜to mo naru toN1'When it comes to...', emphasizes a change of situation or…
Corpus examples (14)
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Whenever I try to speak French, my mind goes blank.
うれしいです。わたし、母国語以外で話そうとすると考えすぎちゃって、上手くいかないんです。
Thank you. Whenever I try to speak in a language other than my own, I end up overthinking things, and it never goes well.
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Whenever I try to get near her, she pushes me away.
誰かが押し入ろうとするといけないので、私はドアに鍵をかけた。
I locked the door, in case someone tried to get in.
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Nothing is ever done here without dispute.
私が家にいて角のドラッグストアにシャンプーを買いに行こうとすると、注意して通りを渡れとなんでいつも言うの？
When I'm home and I'm going to the corner drugstore to pick up some shampoo, why do you always tell me to be careful how I cross the street?
灰色をしたうさぎが姿を見せたので近寄ろうとすると、ぴょんぴょんとまた林の中へ駆けていった。
An ash-colored rabbit appeared and as soon as I drew near, it hopped and ran into the woods again.
これはあまり自分を守ろうとすると、かえって大きな間違いをおかすことになるだけだ、ということです。
This means that if you try to protect yourself too much, you will only make bigger mistakes.
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As I went to pay with credit, they seemed to make a displeased face.
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War breaks out when nations try to form their own empires.
トムは童顔なので、お店でアルコールを買おうとするといつも身分証明証の提示を求められます。
Because he has a baby-face, Tom is always asked to provide ID when he goes out to buy alcohol.
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Whenever I try to get on the swing, you're always on it.
猫は女の子と似ている。向こうから話しかけてくるときは良いが、こちらから話しかけようとするとあまり上手くいかない。
Cats are like girls. If they talk to you it's great, but if you try to talk to them, it doesn't go so well.
歩こうとするとここがズキンとします。
When I try to walk, I get an awful pain here.