Japanese grammar
What does ～になれる mean? Japanese grammar N3
～になれる means get used to ~; become accustomed to ~.
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N／Vること + に慣れる |
| Romaji | ninareru |
| Meaning | get used to ~; become accustomed to ~ |
Forming it
| Connection | N／Vること + に慣れる |
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How to use it
States the process of BECOMING ACCUSTOMED to something/a new environment. Uses the particle 「に」.
- 「Nに慣れる」 = get used to N. A verb must be nominalized with 「こと」: 「早く起きることに慣れる」.
- The required particle is 「に」, not 「を」.
- The form 「慣れている」 = already used to it (state); 「慣れてきた」 = gradually getting used to it.
Examples
新しい生活にだんだん慣れてきました。
I have gradually become accustomed to my new life.
早く起きることに慣れました。
I became used to getting up early.
Keep in mind
- A verb must add 「こと」.
- Uses 「に」, not 「を」.
Common mistakes
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Wrong新しい生活を慣れました。
Correct新しい生活に慣れました。
The thing being gotten used to takes に, not を.
Exam tips
- 「に慣れる」 = get used to (uses 「に」); a verb must add 「こと」.