when it comes to, if it comes to the point where

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Explanation

Indicates a special or extreme case.

[Noun] + ともなると / ともなれば

社長ともなると、責任が重い。

Shachou to mo naru to, sekinin ga omoi.

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

100人ともなれば、会場が必要だ。

Hyakunin to mo nareba, kaijou ga hitsuyou da.

If it comes to 100 people, we need a venue.

Emphasizes significance of the condition.

～とあれば

if it is the case that, if it comes to

～ならでは

unique to, only, special to

～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)

Use for impressive or extreme cases.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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