〜ことになる

N3

it is decided that ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + ことになる

Explanation

「〜ことになる」 means "it is decided that ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + ことになる. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

raigetsu kara riyou o tantou suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will be in charge of the use from next month.

raigetsu kara shidou o tantou suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will be in charge of the guidance from next month.

raigetsu kara kiroku o tantou suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will be in charge of the record from next month.

raigetsu kara haisou o tantou suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will be in charge of the shipping from next month.

raigetsu kara tsuuyaku o tantou suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will be in charge of the interpretation from next month.

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