～となれば

When to use

となれば: once it is the case that (そうとなれば).

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.

• 彼かれがリーダーとなれば、プロジェクトは成功せいこうするでしょう。

  If he becomes the leader, the project will probably succeed.

  Kare ga riidaa to nareba, purojekuto wa seikou suru deshou.

• 明日あしたが雨あめだとなれば、ピクニックをキャンセルしましょう。

  If it turns out to be raining tomorrow, let's cancel the picnic.

  Ashita ga ame da to nareba, pikunikku wo kyanseru shimashou.

• この仕事しごとが終おわったとなれば、休暇きゅうかを取とることができます。

  If this job is over, you can take a vacation.

  Kono shigoto ga owatta to nareba, kyuuka wo toru koto ga dekimasu.

• そのテストが難むずかしいとなれば、より一層いっそう勉強べんきょう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.

Conditional (If / Assuming That)

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• 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'.
• ～とすると〜to suru toN1Expresses 'if', 'when', or 'assuming that' in a…
• 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…
• Noun ともなると〜to mo naru toN1'When it comes to...', emphasizes a change of situation or…

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