when it comes to ~, if it comes to ~

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Explanation

Indicates special circumstances or extreme cases.

[Noun/Amount] + ともなると/ともなれば

100万円ともなると、簡単には払えない。

Hyaku-man-en to mo naru to, kantan ni wa haraenai.

When it comes to 1 million yen, I can't easily pay it.

社長ともなれば、責任も重い。

Shachou to mo nareba, sekinin mo omoi.

When it comes to being president, the responsibility is heavy too.

Emphasizes special nature of the situation.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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