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〜ともなると: Japanese grammar explained

~to mo naru to — A situation at a higher level ("once one becomes, when it comes to").

Structure

Noun/Verb(dictionary) + ともなると

Examples

  • 社長ともなると、休む暇もない。

    しゃちょうともなると、やすむひまもない。

    Once you become company president, you don't even have time to rest.

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