Explanation:〜ときたら
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"〜について言うと"
"speaking of / when it comes to"
It's often used when expressing dissatisfaction or criticism towards someone or something.
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N + ときたら
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N1
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話す人は「〜」について、不満の気持ちがあります。
Sample sentenes
うちの夫ときたら、夏休みだというのにどこにも連れていってくれないのよ。
As for my husband, even though it's summer vacation, he hasn’t taken us anywhere.
昨日は私の誕生日だったのに、私の彼氏ときたら忘れて友達と飲みに行ってたのよ。
As for my boyfriend, even though yesterday was my birthday, he forgot and went out drinking with friends.
最近のテレビ番組ときたら、似たような内容ばかりでつまらない。
As for TV shows these days, they’re all similar and boring.
うちの息子ときたら、毎日ゲームばかりで全然勉強しないのよ。
As for my son, he only plays games every day and doesn’t study at all.
最近の若者ときたら、挨拶もちゃんとできない人が多い。
As for young people these days, many of them can’t even greet properly.