To become: ～ようになる

This structure shows a change in ability or state over time.

Examples

• 日本語が話せるようになった。

  I have become able to speak Japanese.

• 運転できるようになりました。

  I have become able to drive.

• もっと早く走れるようになりたい。

  I want to be able to run faster.

Quick check

More N4 grammar

• and (connective)

  V1 + し、V2

• but, however

  N + でも

• even though

  V + のに

• because, due to

  V + ので

• when, at the time

  V + とき

• during the time

  N + あいだ