というと

expression

when it comes to ...; speaking of ...; if we're talking about ...

Used to introduce a topic or to respond to a previous statement by focusing on a specific aspect. Often follows a noun or a phrase.

• 日本にほんの食たべ物ものというと、寿す司しを思おもい浮うかべる人ひとが多おおい。

  When it comes to Japanese food, many people think of sushi.

• 「彼かれは優ゆう秀しゅうだね」「優ゆう秀しゅうというと、彼かれの妹いもうともすごいんだよ」

  "He's excellent." "Speaking of excellent, his sister is amazing too."

expression, conjunction

you mean ...?; so that means ...; by ... you mean ...

Used to seek clarification or to confirm the meaning of what was just said. Can appear at the beginning of a sentence.

• 「明日あしたは休やすみだよ」「というと、仕し事ごとは休やすみなの？」

  "Tomorrow is a day off." "You mean we don't have work?"

• というと、彼かれは来こないってこと？

  So that means he's not coming?

expression

whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

Indicates that whenever a certain condition is met, a particular result inevitably follows. Often used with habitual or characteristic outcomes.

• 彼かれは暇ひまというと、すぐにゲームを始はじめる。

  Whenever he has free time, he immediately starts playing games.

• この店みせは新しん商しょう品ひんが出でるというと、長ながい行ぎょう列れつができる。

  Whenever this shop releases a new product, long lines form.