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JLPT N3 Grammar

ことになった

N3Purpose

N3 · Purpose · verb辞书形 + ことになった

Meaning

it was decided that

Structure

verb辞书形 + ことになった

Explanation

ことになった means it was decided by arrangements, rules, or others.

Usage

The source of the decision is usually not entirely the speaker.

Example

来月から新しい部署で働くことになりました。

It has been decided that I will work in a new department from next month.

Common Mistake

For one's own decision, use ことにした.

Memory Tip

Memorize “dictionary-form verb + ことになった” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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