となれば
(To nare ba)
if it comes to / in the event that.
Connection rules
- ＋V plain / i-adj / na-adj (+ だ) / noun (+ だ) + となれば.
- ＋Formal hypothetical — 'if the situation reaches X'.
- ＋Main clause typically describes an obligatory or natural consequence.
Examples
1.
留学するとなれば、準備が必要だ。
Ryuugaku suru to nare ba, junbi ga hitsuyou da.
If it comes to studying abroad, preparation is necessary.
「if it comes to / in the event that」
2.
結婚するとなれば、両親に相談しなければならない。
Kekkon suru to nare ba, ryoushin ni soudan shi nakere ba nara nai.
If it comes to getting married, I have to consult with my parents.
「if it comes to / in the event that」
Practice
If it comes to getting married, you need to think seriously about money and your future.
___、お金や将来のことを真剣に考えなければならない。
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