～ときたら
to kitara
When it comes to; as for that
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N + ときたら
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Often introduces a topic for a complaint rather than serving as a generally neutral topic marker.
Examples 例文
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会議の担当者ときたら、連絡しても返事すらしない。
As for the person in charge of the meeting, they do not even reply to messages.
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試験の担当者ときたら、連絡しても返事すらしない。
As for the person in charge of the exam, they do not even reply to messages.
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研修の担当者ときたら、連絡しても返事すらしない。
As for the person in charge of the training session, they do not even reply to messages.
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発表会の担当者ときたら、連絡しても返事すらしない。
As for the person in charge of the presentation event, they do not even reply to messages.
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面接の担当者ときたら、連絡しても返事すらしない。
As for the person in charge of the interview, they do not even reply to messages.
How related patterns differ 比較
なり～なり suggests alternatives; といわず～といわず encompasses all cases. は言わずもがな treats the first as obvious. てはばからない openly acts without restraint; ときたら often complains. つ～つ mainly occurs in fixed verb pairs.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ときたら | When it comes to; as for that | 会議の担当者ときたら、連絡しても返事すらしない。 As for the person in charge of the meeting, they do not even reply to messages. |
| ～つ～つ | Now ... now; alternately | 会議の準備中、廊下を行きつ戻りつして考えた。 While preparing for the meeting, I paced back and forth in the corridor, thinking. |
| ～てはばからない | Have no hesitation in openly | 彼は自分こそ最高の教師だと言ってはばからない。 He has no hesitation in openly claiming he is the very best professional, a teacher. |
| ～といわず | Whether ... or; all over | 会議の前は、昼といわず夜といわず準備に追われた。 Before the meeting, I was busy preparing day and night. |
| ～なり～なり | Either ... or; for example | 会議については、電話するなりメールするなりして確認してください。 Please confirm the details of the meeting by calling or emailing, for example. |
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