it will be that, it turns out that

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

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Explanation

Indicates a decision or result that happens naturally.

[Verb dictionary form] + ことになる

来月、転勤することになった。

Raigetsu, tenkin suru koto ni natta.

It has been decided that I will transfer next month.

結局、中止することになりました。

Kekkyoku, chuushi suru koto ni narimashita.

In the end, it was decided to cancel.

Decision is external/natural, not personal.

～ことにする

decide to

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common for announcing decisions.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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