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Japanese grammar Verb ようになる: indicates a change in state, ability, or habit over time. Pattern and examples.

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〜ようになる | indicates a change in state, ability, or habit over time

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜ようになる (Verb ようになる): indicates a change in state, ability, or habit over time.

See example sentences below.

〜ようになる at a glance

At a glance

〜ようになる

〜you ni naru

Describing change

Expression: 〜ようになる
Reading: 〜you ni naru
Natural meaning: indicates a change in state, ability, or habit over time
Typical use: Describing change

Core meaning of 〜ようになる

Core meaning

indicates a change in state, ability, or habit over time

Examples

Example 1

日本に来てから、納豆が食べられるようになりました。

Translation

Since coming to Japan, I've become able to eat natto.

Example 2

健康のために、毎日野菜をたくさん食べるようになりました。

Translation

For my health, I've started eating a lot of vegetables every day.

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