と来たら
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
For …(is the best)
When it comes to
Concerning
Usage
Noun + と来たら
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.
あの人と来たら、また遅刻してきた。
あのひとときたら、またちこくしてきた。
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。
このみせはサービスときたらさいていだ。
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。
てんきときたら、いつもきゅうにかわる。
When it comes to the weather, it always changes suddenly.