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):
Observes or recognizes a situation, sign, or condition
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.”