Explanation
Express a change in ability, situation or state; 'become able to', 'come to', 'begin to'.
Formation
Verb-dictionary/potential form + ようになる
Detailed explanation
The ようになる grammar implies a change or development involving new abilities, situations or states. It can be translated into English as 'become able to', 'come to' or 'begin to'. This grammar is often used when talking about a skill that has been acquired or a change in habit or situation over time.
Examples
Nihongo ga hanaseru you ni narimashita.
I have become able to speak Japanese.
Saikin, hayaku neru you ni natta.
Recently, I have come to go to bed early.
Kare wa piano wo hikeru you ni narimashita.
He has become able to play the piano.
Kono shigoto o hajimete kara, mainichi isogashii to kanjiru you ni narimashita.
Since I started this job, I've begun to feel busy every day.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.