となれば

if it comes to it

→ と

phrase Rare #28,837

if it comes to it Introduces a situation or condition and often emphasizes what follows from it. The exact translation depends on the preceding phrase.

JA: いざとなれば、私が手伝います。

EN: If it comes to it, I'll help.

笑い話だね今となれば

Funny story, now that I think about it.

— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)

別の船体を探すとなれば、時間がかかるかもしれない。

It might take some time to find another hull.

となればこの女の状態が疑わしい

In that case, this woman's condition is questionable.

— パラサイト半地下の家族 (2019)

その計画が実行できないとなれば、どうしなければなりませんか。

If that plan can't be carried out, what should we do?