～になれる
ni nareru
Can become; be able to become
Formation 接続
Noun or na-adjective stem + に + なれる. なる becomes なれる in the potential form. Distinguish the separate verb 慣れる, to get used to.
Explanation 説明
Ni nareru can be the potential form of ni naru: to be able to become something or reach a state. Distinguish it from ni 慣れる, meaning to get used to something; an action takes V-dictionary + no ni nareru.
Examples 例文
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努力を続ければ、きっとよい選手になれます。
If you keep working hard, you can surely become a good athlete.
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この講座で、あなたも日本語教師になれるかもしれません。
Through this course, you may be able to become a Japanese teacher too.
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この学校では、希望すれば図書委員になれます。
At this school, you can join the library committee if you wish.
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彼とはよい友達になれると思います。
I think I can become good friends with him.
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経験を積めば、チームのリーダーになれます。
By gaining experience, you can become a team leader.
How related patterns differ 比較
ように marks a purpose directed toward a state or ability. ようにする means making an effort; ないようにする means trying to avoid something. になれる here is the potential of になる, not に慣れる meaning to get used to.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～になれる | Can become; be able to become | 努力を続ければ、きっとよい選手になれます。 If you keep working hard, you can surely become a good athlete. |
| ～ようにする | Make an effort to; make sure to | 毎朝、新聞を読むようにしています。 I make a habit of reading the newspaper every morning. |
| ～ように | So that; in order that | 後ろの人にも見えるように、字を大きく書きます。 I write in large letters so that people at the back can see. |
| ～ないようにする | Make an effort not to; so that | 皆さまに楽しんでいただけるように頑張ります。 I will do my best so that everyone can enjoy themselves. |
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