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～こととなる (koto to naru) - It has been decided that

[Verb plain form] + こととなる/こととなった

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[Verb plain form] + こととなる/こととなった means "It has been decided/arranged that; It came about that". This N1 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Significato

It has been decided/arranged that; It came about that

Spiegazione

A formal expression indicating that something has been decided or came to happen, often used in business/official contexts.

Esempi

来月、海外支社に赴任することとなりました。

らいげつ、かいがいししゃにふにんすることとなりました。

È stato deciso che il mese prossimo sarò trasferito alla filiale all'estero.

来—Coming 海—Sea 外—another place 赴—Go

このプロジェクトを担当することとなり、身が引き締まります。

このぷろじぇくとをたんとうすることとなり、みがひきしまります。

Essendomi stato assegnato questo progetto, provo un senso di responsabilità.

担—Bear 身—Body 締—Tie

Practice this grammar

[Verb plain form] + こととなる/こととなった

Which sentence correctly uses "～こととなる (koto to naru) - It has been decided that"?

Vocaboli da questi esempi

担BearN2 締TieN1 赴GoN1 外another place 海Sea 来Coming 身Body 来next ~外Outside

Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026