ことになる
Kotoninaru
Usually written in kana.
事になる (Kotoninaru) is a Japanese expression meaning “to have been decided (so) that, to have been arranged (so) that, to be the result (of), to be the outcome”.
Meanings
- expression, godan verbto have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) thatusu. sentence ending
- expression, godan verbto be the result (of); to be the outcome
- expression, godan verbto be the reason (for)
Examples
面倒なことになるよ。
You'll get into trouble.
翌日は家に戻ることになっていた。
I should be back home the next day.
両親に知れたら面倒なことになるよ。
You'll get into trouble if your parents find out.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).