〜にかか(っては・ったら・ると・れば)

Meaning

The phrase indicates that when ~ handles something, the outcome will be completely different.

It emphasizes the strong influence of ~, leading to a result that is entirely different from the general expectation.

This expression is used to describe situations where the outcome or result depends heavily on a specific person, thing, or condition.

Formation

Examples

1. ただの野菜炒めでも、三つ星レストランのシェフの手にかかっては、豪華な料理に見えてしまう。
   Even a simple stir-fry can look like a luxurious dish when handled by a chef from a three-star restaurant.

2. 営業のプロである彼にかかると、どんな商品でも売れてしまうそうだ。
   In the hands of a sales professional like him, it seems that any product can be sold.

3. 僕の手にかかれば、こんなの５分で終わるよ。
   If it's in my hands, I'll finish this in five minutes.

4. どんなに汚い部屋でも、掃除のプロにかかれば、あっという間にきれいになる。
   No matter how messy the room is, it'll be spotless in no time if handled by a cleaning professional.

Summary

• 〜にかか(っては・ったら・ると・れば) means "depends on"
• Formation: 名詞 → 名詞 + にかかっては ；〜にかかったら；〜にかかると；〜かかれば
• This is an N1-level grammar pattern