Verb ようになる (〜you ni naru)

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Verb ようになる (〜you ni naru)

Verb you ni naru

Becoming Able to Do Something

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Explanation

The ようになる grammar implies a change or development involving new abilities, situations, or states. It can be translated into English as 'become able to', 'come to' or 'begin to'. This grammar is often used when talking about a skill that has been acquired or a change in habit or situation over time.

Structure

Pattern
Verb-dictionary/potential form + ようになる
Verb-dictionary formThe base verb in its dictionary form.
Examples: 話す (to speak), 寝る (to sleep)
ようになるIndicates a change leading to the ability or state described by the verb.
Examples:

Examples

Example 1
日本語が話せるようになりました。
Nihongo ga hanaseru you ni narimashita.
I have become able to speak Japanese.
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Example 2
最近、早く寝るようになった。
Saikin, hayaku neru you ni natta.
Recently, I have come to go to bed early.
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Example 3
彼はピアノを弾けるようになりました。
Kare wa piano wo hikeru you ni narimashita.
He has become able to play the piano.
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Example 4
この仕事を始めてから、毎日忙しいと感じるようになりました。
Kono shigoto o hajimete kara, mainichi isogashii to kanjiru you ni narimashita.
Since I started this job, I've begun to feel busy every day.
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