なる
なる
to become
N5Godan (U-verb / Group 1)intransitive
To become or turn into. A godan verb essential for describing changes in state. One of the most frequently used verbs.
Complete Conjugation of なる
Dictionary (辞書形)
Base form found in dictionaries
Polite (ます形)
Standard polite form
Negative (ない形)
Casual negative
Past (た形)
Past tense, casual
Te-form (て形)
Connecting form — requests, progressive
Potential (可能形)
Ability — 'can do'
Volitional (意向形)
Intention — 'let's do'
Causative (使役形)
Make/let someone do
Conditional (仮定形)
If / when condition
Imperative (命令形)
Direct command (casual/rough)
Example Sentences
医者になりたいです。
いしゃになりたいです。
I want to become a doctor.
暗くなりました。
くらくなりました。
It got dark.
上手になりましたね。
じょうずになりましたね。
You've gotten good at it.
Usage Notes
Noun + になる. い-adjective (drop い) + くなる. な-adjective + になる.
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