it is supposed to, it is the rule that

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

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Explanation

Indicates established rules or expectations.

[Verb dictionary form] + ことになっている

会議は10時に始まることになっている。

Kaigi wa juuji ni hajimaru koto ni natte iru.

The meeting is supposed to start at 10.

ここでは静かにすることになっている。

Koko dewa shizuka ni suru koto ni natte iru.

It is the rule to be quiet here.

Describes established rules/schedules.

～ことになる

it will be that, it turns out that

～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 rules and schedules.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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