ともなれば
(Tomo nare ba)
when one becomes / when it comes to being.
Connection rules
- ＋Noun / V plain + ともなれば.
- ＋Role / state consequences — 'once one is X, then naturally Y'.
- ＋Similar to 〜となれば (N3) but more about status / role than circumstance.
Examples
1.
大人ともなれば、責任を持たなければならない。
Otona to mo nare ba, sekinin o mota nakere ba nara nai.
Once one is an adult, one must bear responsibility.
「when one becomes / when it comes to being」
2.
社長ともなれば、多くの判断が求められる。
Shachou to mo nare ba, ooku no handan ga motome rareru.
Once one is a company president, many judgments are demanded.
「when one becomes / when it comes to being」