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GrammarJLPT N5
to become
Godan VerbIntransitive VerbAuxiliary VerbPlace

Also written as 成る

Definitions

  1. 1. to become
  2. 2. to get
  3. 3. to result in
  4. 4. to consist of
This verb means "to become" and is used to express a change in state or condition. It's extremely common in Japanese and is used with nouns and adjectives to describe transitions, such as becoming cold, becoming a doctor, or becoming possible.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll become a good person.

Sentence 1

When she gets angry, she's terrifying.

Sentence 2

Since when were you a teacher?

Sentence 3

I thought, "It's too soon to grow up."

Sentence 4

When you wake up early, the day feels longer.

Sentence 5

"I'm going to get stronger." That was the decision.