【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜ことになると /  〜こととなると(~kotoninaruto / ~kototonaruto)

Explanation:〜ことになると / 〜こととなると

Meaning
"〜のはなしになると / 〜の話題わだいになると"

"if we talk about 〜, you always ・・・ "
Used to indicate a situation where, when it comes to a particular matter or condition, there is a noticeable change in behavior, attitude, or outcome. It often highlights that when a specific topic is involved, the situation or someone's response shifts in a particular way.

Form
V(dictionary form)+ことになると
N + (のこと)になると

Points

  1. Conditional Change: It emphasizes that when a certain situation arises, a change or different action occurs.
  2. Focus on Specific Circumstances: It is used to highlight a shift in behavior or attitude specific to a certain condition or topic.
  3. Interchangeable Forms: "〜ことになると" and "〜こととなると" are both used, with the latter being slightly more formal.

JLPT Level
N2



Sample sentenes

トムさんはアニメのこととなると、よくはなす。
When it comes to anime, Tom talks a lot.

部長ぶちょうはいつもこわいが、むすめことになるとやさしくなる。
The manager is always scary, but he becomes gentle when it comes to his daughter.

マイケルさんは、ワンさんのこととなると、いつも態度たいどがおかしい。彼女かのじょのことがきなのだろう。
When it comes to Ms. Wang, Michael always acts strange. He probably likes her.

はは食事しょくじのマナーのことになると、とてもうるさいです。
My mother is very strict when it comes to table manners.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
- マナー manner

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