～ときている (〜to kite iru)
Explanation
Highlights a situation or condition that is serious/extreme, often with a negative nuance.
Formation
Verb-casual / い-Adjective / な-Adjective（＋だ） / Noun（＋だ） + ときている
Detailed Explanation
The grammar point ～ときている is used to emphasize that some circumstance is particularly notable—often negatively. It implies, “Given that things are so ~, it’s no wonder that...” or “Because the situation is (too) ~, such-and-such follows.” It is relatively informal and more common in spoken language.
Examples
仕事が忙しいときているので、なかなか休みが取れません。
Shigoto ga isogashii to kite iru no de, nakanaka yasumi ga toremasen.
Because work is so busy, I just can’t take any time off.
経済が悪いときているだけに、会社が大量解雇を発表した。
Keizai ga warui to kite iru dake ni, kaisha ga tairyou kaiko o happyou shita.
Since the economy is in such bad shape, the company announced mass layoffs.
旅行先で荷物を盗まれたときているから、旅行を楽しむどころではない。
Ryokousaki de nimotsu o nusumareta to kite iru kara, ryokou o tanoshimu dokoro de wa nai.
Given that my luggage was stolen while traveling, there’s no way I can enjoy the trip.
試験が近いときているうえに、課題も山ほどあって大変だ。
Shiken ga chikai to kite iru ue ni, kadai mo yamahodo atte taihen da.
Not only are exams coming up, but I also have a mountain of assignments, so it’s really tough.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.