Grammar

ともなると・にもなると

Level
N1

Usage

  • Noun + ともなると
  • Noun + にもなると
  • Verb (dictionary form) + ともなると
  • Noun + ともなれば

Meanings

  1. 1

    When it comes to ~

  2. 2

    If/When ~ becomes the case

  3. 3

    Once ~, ...

  4. 4

    As ~, ...

Example sentences

3 sentences

  • 年末、どの店も買い物客で混雑する。

    Once the end of the year comes around, every store is crowded with shoppers.

  • 夜十時、駅前の店はほとんど閉まっている。

    By ten at night, most of the shops near the station are already closed.

  • 家を買う、家族でよく相談する必要がある。

    When it comes to buying a house, we need to discuss it thoroughly as a family.

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