JLPT N4 grammar

〜になる

〜になる means become. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. This follows a noun or na-adjective and shows a change in state, role, or identity. Use 「に」 after nouns and na-adjectives, as in 「きれいになる」.

Japanese sources describe it as 「〜になる」.

〜になる examples

来年、大学生になります。

I will become a university student next year.

部屋が静かになりました。

The room became quiet.

〜になる exercises

Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.

  1. 来年、私は高校生( )なります。

    • に ✓
    • く
    • が
    • を

    Next year, I will become a high school student.

  2. そうじして、部屋がきれい( )なりました。

    • く
    • に ✓
    • が
    • を

    After cleaning, the room became clean.

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