~となれば JLPT N1
〜to nareba
Expresses the idea of 'if it comes to...; when we talk about...; in the case of...'.
Formation
Verb-casual + となれば, い-Adjective + となれば, な-Adjective + だとなれば, Noun + だとなれば
Explanation
The ~となれば grammar point is used to express a situation where a particular case or condition brings about a certain result or consequence. It translates as 'if it comes to...; when we talk about...; in the case of...' in English.
Example sentences
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If he becomes the leader, the project will probably succeed.
Kare ga riidaa to nareba, purojekuto wa seikou suru deshou.
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If it turns out to be raining tomorrow, let's cancel the picnic.
Ashita ga ame da to nareba, pikunikku wo kyanseru shimashou.
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If this job is over, you can take a vacation.
Kono shigoto ga owatta to nareba, kyuuka wo toru koto ga dekimasu.
そのテストが難しいとなれば、より一層勉強しなければならない。
If that test is difficult, we must study all the more.
Sono tesuto ga muzukashii to nareba, yori issou benkyou shinakereba naranai.