たるや
taru ya
when it comes to; speaking of (emphatic)
[When it comes to; speaking of (emphatic)]
Connection: Noun + たるや
Usage: A literary expression used to dramatically introduce a topic, emphasizing that what follows is remarkable, impressive, or extreme. "When it comes to X, it is truly..." Derived from classical Japanese.
Examples:
彼の努力たるや、並大抵のものではない。(When it comes to his effort, it is no ordinary thing.)
その被害たるや、想像を絶するものだった。(The damage was beyond imagination.)
彼女の美しさたるや、誰もが振り返るほどだ。(Her beauty is such that everyone turns to look.)