〜ようになる
JLPT N4:come to (a change)
Describes a gradual change in what someone can do or usually does: "have come to…", "can now…".
How to form it
- Put the verb in the dictionary form and add ようになる.
- With a potential verb it describes a new ability: 泳げるようになった (I've learned to swim).
- With an ordinary verb it describes a new habit: 毎朝走るようになった (I've started running every morning).
- For something that has stopped, use なくなる: 食べなくなった (I don't eat it any more).
Examples
日本語が分かるようになりました。
I can understand Japanese now.
毎朝走るようになりました。
I've started running every morning.
Same form, different meaning
- 〜ようにするmake sure to
With する instead of なる: an effort you make, "make sure to…".