This means that if a special situation happens, a certain result will naturally follow. It shows the importance of that situation.
Noun + ともなればPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + ともなれば
This means that if a special situation happens, a certain result will naturally follow. It shows the importance of that situation.
社長ともなれば、会社の全責任を負わなければなりません。
Once one becomes a company president, they must bear full responsibility for the entire company.
オリンピックともなれば、世界中からトップアスリートが集まる。
When it's the Olympics, top athletes gather from all around the world.
国家の非常事態ともなれば、のんびりしてはいられない。
In the event of a national emergency, one cannot afford to be complacent.
彼は主将ともなれば、チームのために誰よりも練習に励んだものだ。
Once he became captain, he would practice harder than anyone else for the sake of the team.
海外で暮らすともなれば、言葉だけでなく文化の違いにも備える必要がある。
If it comes to living abroad, it's necessary to prepare not only for the language but also for cultural differences.
This grammar shows a big change. Think of it like reaching a new level in a game. Once you reach that level, certain things will always happen.
This is like 〜ともなると. But 〜ともなれば is for things that might happen. It means 'if it becomes...'. 〜ともなると is for things that will happen. It means 'when it becomes...'. They are often the same. But 〜ともなれば can sound more formal.
Don't use this when you are talking with friends. For example, don't say "友達ともなれば" (When it's a friend). This grammar is for very formal writing or speeches. It sounds too serious for everyday chat.
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