〜ようになる
- Pattern
- 〜ようになる
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- ようになる
- Meaning
- Reach the point where / become able to
- Attaches to
- Verb (Dictionary/Nai form, often Potential)
- Nuance & register
Indicates a change in state, habit, or ability over time.
- Example
毎日練習して、日本語が話せるようになりました。 By practicing every day, I became able to speak Japanese.
- Easily confused with
〜ことになる (koto ni naru) which means a decision has been made by others, while 〜ようになる represents a gradual change in ability or habit.