N5 grammar
〜になる
ninaru
Becoming, with nouns and na-adjectives
Formationnoun / na-adjective + に + なる
になる is the same idea as くなる for the other half of the vocabulary: becoming a teacher, going quiet, turning into spring. The に is what lands the change on the noun. Use it for anything that turns into something else, including people.
Examples
〜になる is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.
川下りでびしょびしょになった。
I got soaked boating downriver.
私は20歳になったところです。
I have turned 20.
たとえ大雨になっても私は行く。
I will go even if it should rain heavily.
その品は品切れになりました。
That article is out of stock.
彼はいいキャプテンになりますよ。
He will make a good team captain.