ことになる
Reading: ことになる
Meaning: it has been decided that, it turns out that, it comes to pass that
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Example Sentence
来年 海外 に 行く ことになる
It has been decided that I will go abroad next year.
Usage Notes
Grammatical construction expressing that something has been decided or determined, often by external circumstances or authorities. Implies less personal agency than simply using the verb alone. Often used for formal decisions or situations beyond one's control.
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