ようになる (To reach the point that)

To reach the point that, To come to be that, To turn into

JLPT N4
Pattern

Verb (dictionary / ない-form) + ようになる

How it works

ようになる describes a gradual change in ability or habit: “come to ~”. With potential verbs it means “become able to”: 話せるようになった. With ない-form: “stop ~ing”.

Examples

  • 日本語が 話せるように なりました。I've become able to speak Japanese.
  • 毎朝 早く おきるように なった。I've started getting up early every morning.

Related grammar

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 4

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