Structure
Noun + ときたら
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About ときたら
ときたら will directly follow nouns.
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うちの息子ときたら、就職もしないで家でダラダラしている。When it comes to my son, he is not even trying to get a job, and he is just sitting around at home.
- うちの弟ときたら、朝から文句ばかり言ってくるから本当にうざい。This brother of mine, he always complains to me in the morning, and it is really annoying.
- 私の上司ときたら、自分が仕事できないくせに少しでもミスをしたらものすごく怒るからみんなから嫌われている。When it comes to my boss, he gets super mad if you make the slightest mistake, even though he is not the best worker, so he is disliked by everyone at work.
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うちの犬ときたら、家にお客さんが来るとその人に飛びつくからもっと躾をちゃんとしないといけない。When it comes to my dog, when a guest comes to our place, he jumps on them so I need to train him properly. (To be expected)
- カセットテープを使う機会がなくなったため、最近の若者ときたら、カセットプレイヤーが使えない子達が多い。Since there is no opportunity to use cassette tapes, when it comes to the younger generation, there are many who do not know how to use cassette players. (Only natural)
Examples
「このプリンターときたら、忙しい時に限って故障するぞ!」
'This freaking printer of mine, it breaks only when I am busy.'
「義理の母ときたら私のことをぼやいてばかりよ。」
'That mother-in-law of mine, she always complains about me!'
「娘は真面目に勉強しているのに、息子ときたら・・・(何もやらない)」
'Even though my daughter studies very seriously, that son of mine... (Doesn't do anything at all)'
The comment can be omitted, since ときたら implies some sort of criticism by itself.
「うちの旦那ときたら、連休中うちでゴロゴロばかりで、子どもの面倒をみてくれないの。」
'That husband of mine, he is always loafing around during the holidays and doesn't take care of children!'
「武さんのお父さんは格好いいよ。うちときたら水を節約してとか電気を無駄使いするなとかうるさくて腹が立つ。」
'Take, your father is so cool. When it comes to mine, he is always fussy, telling things like 'don't waste water' or 'don't waste electricity' and it pisses me off.'
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