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〜となると: when it comes to; if it becomes

N2 · 01 Conditions and hypotheticals

Says that when a situation turns to a certain stage or topic, something new or different follows.

Noun or plain form + となると. Often shows contrast: 口では言うが、実際にやるとなると難しい. Compare 〜ともなると, which stresses a high position or special situation.

Examples

旅行りょこうに行いくとなると、準備じゅんびが大変たいへんだ。

When it comes to actually going on a trip, preparing is hard work.

引っ越ひっこしするとなると、お金おかねがかかるね。

If we really do move, it will cost money.