Noun に なる

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Noun に なる

Noun ni naru

To become a noun

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Explanation

The 'Noun に なる' grammar point is used to show a change or a transformation from one state or form into another. It can be translated as 'to become', 'to change into', or 'to turn into'. Often used with nouns that indicate profession, status, or condition.

Structure

Pattern
Noun + に + なる
NounThe noun indicates the state or form after the transformation.
Examples: 医者 (doctor), 先生 (teacher)
にMarks the target of the change.
Examples:
なるVerb indicating a change into a new state or form.
Examples:

Examples

Example 1
彼は医者になりました。
Kare wa isha ni narimashita.
He became a doctor.
Breakdown
token彼 (he)
glosskare
Example 2
子供の頃、私は先生になりたかったです。
Kodomo no koro, watashi wa sensei ni naritakatta desu.
When I was a child, I wanted to become a teacher.
Breakdown
token子供の頃 (when I was a child)
glosskodomo no koro
Example 3
彼女は緊張して顔が赤くなりました。
Kanojo wa kinchou shite kao ga akaku narimashita.
She got nervous, and her face turned red.
Breakdown
token緊張 (nervous)
glosskinchou
Example 4
春になると桜が咲きます。
Haru ni naru to sakura ga sakimasu.
When it becomes spring, cherry blossoms bloom.
Breakdown
token春 (spring)
glossharu

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