5-8 Flashcards

1
Q

it has been decided/not to ~

A

~ことになる/~ないことになる

[Vじしょ形 ・Vない形]+ ことになる

This expression is used to convey that a decision was made based on the will of others or on collective will. It is also used when one doesn’t wish to convey that he or she made a decision of his or her own will.

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My friend and I have decided to go to Shinjuki tomorrow.

A

明日、友達と新宿へ行くことになった。

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3
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whether; if

The expression is used when an interrogative sentence comes before […]

A

~かどうか、…

[Vふつう形・い/な形容詞 ふつう形・Nふつう形 (no だ)] + かどうか

The expression is used when an interrogative sentence comes before […]
EX: 友達ができますか?+心配です。
 →友達ができるかどうか心配です。

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I want to know whether Mr. Tanaka likes me or not.

A

田中さんが私のことを好きかどうか知りたいです。

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5
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to come to be that~; to become able to~; to take to ~

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~ようになる

Vじしょ形+ようになる

Expresses a change in ability or situation. 「~なくなる」is often used for the negative form.

EX: X 学校へ行かないようになった。
O 学校へ行かなくなった。

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