とみると

“Judging from that, (one immediately…) / Once it is judged that…” → Used to express that based on an objective observation or evaluation, an immediate judgment or action is taken.

N1

Meaning

“Judging from that, (one immediately…) / Once it is judged that…” → Used to express that based on an objective observation or evaluation, an immediate judgment or action is taken.

Formation

Verb (plain form) + とみると
Noun + だ + とみると
な-adjective + だ + とみると
い-adjective + とみると

Explanation

とみると is used when the speaker (or subject):

  1. Observes or recognizes a situation, sign, or condition

  2. Immediately makes a judgment or takes action based on that recognition

The judgment is:

  • quick

  • logical

  • based on evidence or evaluation, not emotion

This grammar emphasizes the moment of judgment, not a long analysis.

It is commonly used in:

  • news writing

  • formal reports

  • narratives describing decisions

  • JLPT N1 reading passages

💡 Core nuance:
“The moment it was judged/recognized that X, Y followed.”