〜といったら

Pattern
〜といったら
Level
N3
Reading
〜といったら
Meaning
when it comes to, as for (surprising/extreme)
Attaches to
noun
Nuance & register

Used to describe an intense state or feeling.

Example

あの時の驚きといったら、言葉では言い表せない。 The surprise I felt then was beyond words.

Easily confused with

〜といえば (speaking of). 〜といったら is used to express strong emotion regarding a specific subject.

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