14課 話題・評価の基準 教科書 p.60〜63
Topics & assessment standards — when it comes to… then, if it is… then it must…
接続:名 + ときたら
Speaking of…, it's (truly speechless). State the topic and then complain and criticize.
注意 / Note:Oral language; The subject is usually a familiar person. The latter is almost always negative.
比較 / Compare:〜ときたら(complain about familiar people/things, sayings)/〜といえば(only state the topic, neutral).
よく出る形 / Common form:名+ときたら+(不満・非難).
うちの息子ときたら、一日中ゲームばかりしている。
When it comes to my son, there are only games all day.
この機械ときたら、すぐ止まってしまう。
This machine actually freezes a bit.
うちの犬ときたら、来客のたびに吠えてばかりだ。
When it comes to my dog, every time there is a guest, he barks.