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3課 形容詞と変化
Adjectives and changes
3課

い-Adjくなります

接続:N が い-Adjくなります
Becoming…. Describes a change in a natural state or result, without emphasizing the actor.
注意 / Note:くします is to make; くなります is to become.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Describes how things naturally become い
Wonder: Is the changed state a result/natural?
Avoid: Don't use it when pressing someone to change it
Tip to remember: N が + くなります
Check again: No need to mention who did it → が…くなる
だんだん寒くなりました。
The weather has gradually become colder.
春になると、日が長くなります。
In spring, the days become longer.
子どもは去年より背が高くなりました。
The child is taller than last year.

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