This means that when something reaches a special level, a certain result happens. It shows what happens at an important stage.
Noun + ともなるとPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + ともなると
This means that when something reaches a special level, a certain result happens. It shows what happens at an important stage.
社長ともなると、個人の時間もほとんどなくなるらしい。
When you become a company president, it seems you have almost no personal time.
普段は大人しい彼も、お酒が入るともなると、人が変わったように陽気になる。
He's usually quiet, but once he starts drinking, he becomes cheerful as if he's a different person.
決勝戦ともなると、ほんのわずかなミスも許されない。
When it comes to the final match, even the slightest mistake is not permissible.
国家的なプロジェクトともなると、以前とは比べ物にならないほどの予算が組まれた。
Once it became a national project, a budget was allocated that was incomparable to before.
一人で海外に住むともなると、言葉だけでなく文化の違いにも対応しなければならない。
When it comes to living abroad alone, one must adapt not only to the language but also to cultural differences.
This grammar shows that something is very important. It is a special situation. So, the result is very clear and expected. Think of it like a big, important event. The outcome will also be big and important.
This grammar is like "〜となると" but stronger. The "も" part makes the condition special. It is also like "〜ともなれば". "〜ともなると" shows what always happens when a special situation comes. "〜ともなれば" can talk about something that might happen.
Don't use this when you want something or tell someone what to do. For example, you cannot say "Once I am a manager, I want a raise."
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