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と来たら

Noun + と来たら

Meanings

  • For …(is the best)
  • When it comes to
  • Concerning

About this pattern

Explanation

と来たら is a strong, mildly complaining way to bring up a topic and express frustration or disappointment about someone or something. It’s used to emphasize that, when the topic is X, the speaker immediately references some annoying, problematic, or noteworthy behavior or situation related to X. It often conveys that the speaker thinks the topic is predictable or troublesome, and it can carry a scolding or exasperated tone. Typical contexts include talking about a person’s habitual behavior, a recurring issue, or a situation that reliably causes trouble or surprise. It’s commonly used in casual or spoken Japanese, especially in conversations with friends, family, or colleagues when venting about a familiar subject. Examples focus on everyday annoyances or predictable patterns, not formal statements.

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Example sentences

あの人と来たら、また遅刻してきた。

That person, when it comes to them, was late again.

この店はサービスと来たら最低だ。

As for the service at this store, it’s just the worst.

天気と来たら、いつも急に変わる。

When it comes to the weather, it always changes suddenly.