Japanese

れる

なれる
Meaning: to get used to; to become accustomed to; to become experienced in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 慣れる 慣れない
Polite 慣れます 慣れません
Past 慣れた 慣れなかった
Polite + Past 慣れました 慣れませんでした
Te-form 慣れて 慣れなくて
Potential 慣れられる 慣れられない
Passive 慣れられる 慣れられない
Causative 慣れさせる 慣れさせない
Imperative 慣れろ 慣れるな

Example sentences

新しい環境にもようやく慣れてきました。
I've finally gotten used to the new environment.
片手でスマホを操作するのは慣れるまで難しい。
Operating a smartphone with one hand is difficult until you get used to it.
都会での暮らしにも、ようやく慣れてきた。
I've finally gotten used to life in the city.
彼は都会での孤独な生活に慣れている。
He is used to a lonely life in the city.
彼は慣れた手つきで包丁を操った。
He handled the kitchen knife with practiced hand movements.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for physical adaptation (climate), social adaptation (work), or skill acquisition.

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