〜ことになりました

N4

it has been decided that ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + ことになりました

Explanation

「〜ことになりました」 means "it has been decided that ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + ことになりました. This is a JLPT N4 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

oosaka e kaigi suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will go to Osaka for meeting.

oosaka e shoukai suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will go to Osaka for introduction.

oosaka e keiken suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will go to Osaka for experience.

oosaka e hon'yaku suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will go to Osaka for translation.

oosaka e kyuuryou suru koto ni narimashita.

It has been decided that I will go to Osaka for salary.

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