HomeGrammarJLPT N4Verb て くる (Verb te kuru)

Verb て くる (Verb te kuru)

JLPT N4

Explanation

An action that starts in the past and continues to the present or future; 'come to', 'begin to', 'become'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The て くる grammar point is used to express an action that starts in the past and continues to the present or future. It can also show a change in state or condition. The formation involves attaching the て-form of the verb followed by くる.

Examples

Saikin, nihongo ga wakatte kuru you ni narimashita.

Recently, I've come to understand Japanese.

Samuku natte kita node, kooto wo kimashou.

Since it's gotten cold, let's put on a coat.

Ame ga yande kimashita.

The rain has stopped (and it's cleared up).

Kare ga dandan kowaku natte kita.

He has become progressively scarier.

Practice

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