JLPT N4 grammar
～ようになる — Meaning & Examples
"Became able to." Marks a change in ability over time: はなせるようになった = became able to speak.
Practice questions
Try this question on ～ようになる. Pick an answer in your head, then open “Show answer”.
1. "にほんごがはなせるようになった" means?
- I want to speak Japanese
- I was made to speak Japanese
- I should speak Japanese
- I became able to speak Japanese
Show answer
Answer: I became able to speak Japanese
Potential + ようになる = became able to. A change in ability over time.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ～ようになる mean?
"Became able to." Marks a change in ability over time: はなせるようになった = became able to speak.
Is ～ようになる on the JLPT N4 test?
～ようになる is taught in the JLPT N4 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Potential & Volitional Forms”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise ～ようになる?
Open the “Potential & Volitional Forms” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N4 mock exams, with no ads.