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Treat going on to university as a situation ahead, then explain which skills it will require.

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Lesson notes · ≈ JLPT N1 · Intermediate 3

〜となると・〜となれば・〜となったら~to naru to / ~to nareba / ~to nattara

when facing a situation

「〜となると」 sets up a situation to face, then explains the judgment, need, or action it brings.

How it works

  1. Treat going on to university as a situation ahead, then explain which skills it will require.

    Treat going on to university as a situation ahead, then explain which skills it will require.

  2. All three forms can introduce a situation to be faced; 「となったら」 sounds more conversational.

    All three forms can introduce a situation to be faced; 「となったら」 sounds more conversational.

  3. Use the plain form of a verb, as in 「するとなれば」, not 「しますとなれば」.

    Use the plain form of a verb, as in 「するとなれば」, not 「しますとなれば」.

  4. A noun can also connect directly, as in 「一人暮らしとなれば」, with no 「だ」 in between.

    A noun can also connect directly, as in 「一人暮らしとなれば」, with no 「だ」 in between.

  5. The following clause explains a judgment, need, or action in that situation, spelling out practical concerns.

    The following clause explains a judgment, need, or action in that situation, spelling out practical concerns.

  6. The example about living alone imagines a future situation; it does not mean the person has already started living alone.

The example about living alone imagines a future situation; it does not mean the person has already started living alone.

Example sentences

  • 日本にっぽんnipponのno大学だいがくdaigakuにni進学しんがくshingakuするsuruとtoなるnaruと、to、日本にほんnihon語力ごりょくgoryokuだけdakeでなくdenaku生活力せいかつりょくseikatsuryokuもmo必要ひつようhitsuyouになります。ninarimasu。

    When it comes to going on to a Japanese university, you will need not only Japanese language skills but also the ability to live independently.

  • 一人ひとりhitori暮らしぐらしgurashiをoするsuruとtoなれnareば、ba、家賃やちんyachinやya食費しょくひshokuhiのno管理かんりkanri

In a conversation

  • A
    本当ほんとうにこの進路しんろで良いよいのか、迷いまよいがあります。

    A: I have some doubts about whether this is really the right path for me.

  • B
    進路しんろ変更へんこうをするとなると、新しいあたらしい環境かんきょうに対するたいする覚悟かくごが必要ひつようになりますよ。

    B: When it comes to changing your path, you'll need to be prepared for a new environment.

  • A
    はい、だからこそ現実的げんじつてきに考えにかんがえて情報じょうほう収集しゅうしゅうをしています。

    A: Yes, that is exactly why I am thinking realistically and gathering information.

Check yourself

  1. Level 1 · Recognise

    Which sentence is correct?

  2. Level 1 · Recognise

    Listen and choose the meaning

  3. Level 2 · Build

    Put the words in order

    If you go on to a university in Japan, you will need not only Japanese ability but also life skills.

  4. Level 3 · Use

    What goes in the blank?

    日本の大学に進学する____、日本語力だけでなく生活力も必要になります。

    If you are going to attend a university in Japan, you need not only Japanese ability but also life skills.

More grammar in this theme

  • 〜ものだ・〜もんだas things usually are
  • 〜にかけてはwhen it comes to; strong at
  • 〜はともかくset aside and focus
  • 〜ないことはない・〜ないこともないqualified yes; not impossible
  • 〜も〜ば、〜もlisting different situations
  • 〜にわたって／〜にわたり／〜にわたるspan a period, area, or occasions
  • 〜きる・〜きれるfinish completely; be able to finish
  • 〜にもかかわらずdespite; contrary to expectation
  • 〜からいうと・〜からいって・〜からいえばjudging from; from a perspective
  • 〜となると・〜となれば・〜となったらwhen facing a situation
  • 〜次第だ・〜次第でdepends on; depending on
  • 〜ぬくpersevere to the end
  • 〜つつwhile doing; simultaneous actions
Previous〜からいうと・〜からいって・〜からいえばNext〜次第だ・〜次第で

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