になる
ni naru
The English phrase "it will be" is translated into Japanese as になる (ni naru).
This phrase is used to describe a change in state or a transition into a new condition. For example, you can use it to describe the weather changing from one state to another, such as from sunny to cloudy or to describe a person's status changing, such as becoming a doctor.
Which one should you use?
While the English "it will be" can describe a static state that simply exists in the future, になる specifically implies a transition or a change into that state.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form になる is the dictionary form. In Japanese, the dictionary form functions as the non-past tense, which covers both the meaning "it becomes" and "it will be".
How do you pronounce it?
ni naru
Did you know?
- Japanese speakers use になる to mark the transition into a new year of life, treating a birthday as a change in state rather than a simple numerical value.
- In Japanese, the word なる can describe a result that occurs automatically or naturally, while する is reserved for changes caused by intentional human action.
- While it often describes a goal, になる can also be used to describe a role that is forced upon someone or inherited without their choice.
Examples in context
- 明日は雪になると思う。I believe it will be snowing tomorrow.This sentence uses the form になる to express a belief about future weather.Tatoeba #80417 by small_snow, translation #323300 by aandrusiak
- あす天気になるかしら。I wonder if it will be fine tomorrow.This sentence uses the form になる to wonder about future weather conditions.Tatoeba #234437 by Kaede, translation #71813 by CC
- 明日は曇りになるでしょう。It will be cloudy tomorrow.This sentence uses the form になる to express a probable future weather state.Tatoeba #80408 by bunbuku, translation #323309 by darinmex
- 明日は雨 でしょう 。It will probably rain tomorrow.
- 展示会は来週まで でございます 。The exhibition will be until next week.
- 商品の価格は来月から上昇 いたします 。The price of the product will rise starting next month.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for a new cafe.
- 美咲 Misakiこの通りは、もっと賑やかになるね。Kono toori wa, motto nigiyaka ni naru ne.This street will become more lively, won't it?
- 健太 Kentaそうだね。新しいお店がたくさんできるから。Sou da ne. Atarashii omise ga takusan dekiru kara.You're right. Because many new shops will open.
- 美咲 Misakiきっと素敵な街になるよ。Kitto suteki na machi ni naru yo.It will surely become a wonderful town.
- 健太 Kenta楽しみだね。Tanoshimi da ne.I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
