ことになる

Frequency rank: 268.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
  1. to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) thatword usually written using kana aloneusu. sentence ending
  2. to be the result (of); to be the outcomeword usually written using kana alone
  3. to be the reason (for)word usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • ことになるFrequency rank: 268.
  • になる【ことになる】Frequency rank: 1,508. – 1,509.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
    2. This phrase is used to express that something has been decided or arranged in a certain way.
    It was decided that he would become the leader.
  2. to be the result (of); to be the outcome
    3. This phrase is used to indicate that something is the result or outcome of a particular situation.
    After a long discussion, it was decided to cancel the project.
  3. to be the reason (for)
    4. This phrase is used to explain the reason behind something.
    Her injury was the reason for the postponement of the match.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) thatto have come to this; to result in thisultimately it will be decided that waythe plan will be changed (as a result)it will be agreed upon、as a result, it will turn out this way、in the end, it will be decided to do thatit will be necessary to keep the promiseit will be established as the new policy
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