になる
ni naru
In Japanese, the phrase "will be" is expressed as になる (ni naru).
The phrase になる is used to describe a transition into a new state or condition. This includes changes in weather, reaching a certain age or moving into a new professional role. It focuses on the transition itself rather than a simple future intention.
How do you pronounce it?
ni naru
What mistakes should you avoid?
When expressing that something 'will be' or 'becomes' a certain state, do not use the particle を. Instead, use the particle に. A common error is using を なる incorrectly.
Did you know?
- The word なる appears in the common phrase なるほど, which means 'I see' or 'indeed'. It literally describes the moment a point of view 'becomes' clear or matches the truth.
- While になる describes a transition, Japanese uses である for a steady state. Using になる when you mean である can make it sound like a person is magically transforming into something else.
- In certain forms, なる is used to express that a situation was inevitable. It suggests a result happened naturally or was forced by circumstances rather than the speaker's own will.
Examples in context
- 明日は雪になると思う。I believe it will be snowing tomorrow.This sentence is useful for describing a predicted change in weather using になる.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 is useful for wondering about a future weather state using になる.Tatoeba #234437 by Kaede, translation #71813 by CC
- ８歳になる娘がいます。I have a daughter who will be turning 8 years old.This sentence is useful for describing a person reaching a certain age using になる.Tatoeba #10798108 by small_snow, translation #10800037 by end
- 今晩は雨 でしょう 。It will likely rain tonight.
- 来週は社長 になります 。I will become the company president next week.
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Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are discussing their future careers.
- 陽太 Yota将来、医者になるのが夢です。Shourai, isha ni naru no ga yume desu.My dream is to become a doctor in the future.
- 美咲 Misakiすごいね！勉強は大変そうだけど。Sugoi ne! Benkyou wa taihen sou dakedo.That's amazing! The studying seems tough, though.
- 陽太 Yotaうん。でも、いい医者になりたいんだ。Un. Demo, ii isha ni naritai nda.Yeah. But I want to become a good doctor.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太ならきっといい医者になるよ。Yota nara kitto ii isha ni naru yo.I'm sure you will be a great doctor, Yota.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
