Explanation
Expresses 'if', 'when', or 'assuming that' in a speculative sense.
Formation
Verb-casual + とすると / い-Adjective + とすると / な-Adjective + だとすると / Noun + だとすると
Detailed explanation
The ～とすると grammar point is used for hypothetical or speculative situations, often in the sense of 'if we assume...', 'when it comes to...', or 'given that...' . It sets up a condition and then states the expected or possible outcome.
Examples
Kare ga kuru to suru to, mou sugu touchaku suru hazu desu.
If he’s coming, he should arrive soon.
Kono shigoto o oeru to suru to, saitei demo mikka wa kakaru deshou.
Assuming we finish this work, it will take at least three days.
Sensou ga okiru to suru to, ooku no hitobito ga gisei ni naru deshou.
If a war were to break out, many people would become victims.
Kare ga keieisha da to suru to, ooku no sekinin o ou koto ni naru deshou.
If he’s the manager, he will bear a lot of responsibility.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.