〜ようになる
come to ~
Show that a state, habit, skill, or situation has changed over time.
Remember it
Picture a before and after, then mark the change with 〜ようになる.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ようになる」 means "come to ~". Structure: Verb dictionary/potential + ようになる. 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.
When to use it
Use it for progress, new habits, changing conditions, and life updates.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1修理が使えるようになりました。
しゅうり が つかえる よう に なりました。
shuuri ga tsukaeru you ni narimashita.
I became able to use the repair.
At work
Example 2資料が使えるようになりました。
しりょう が つかえる よう に なりました。
shiryou ga tsukaeru you ni narimashita.
I became able to use the materials.
Everyday life
Example 3機械が使えるようになりました。
きかい が つかえる よう に なりました。
kikai ga tsukaeru you ni narimashita.
I became able to use the machine.
Everyday life
Example 4材料が使えるようになりました。
ざいりょう が つかえる よう に なりました。
zairyou ga tsukaeru you ni narimashita.
I became able to use the ingredients.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 4
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
I became able to use the repair.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ようになる.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.