These Japanese expressions are used to describe changes, decisions, or developments. Here’s a breakdown of each pattern:
Usage: These patterns are used to express that you are making a change or decision about something.
Meaning: “Make something [adjective]” or “Change to [adjective]”
Example: 部屋を明るくします。
Heya o akaruku shimasu.
“I will make the room brighter.”
Usage: This pattern is used with i-adjectives to indicate making a change to a specific quality or state.
Meaning: “Decide on [something]” or “Make something [a state]”
Example: この色にします。
Kono iro ni shimasu.
“I will go with this color.” / “I will choose this color.”
Usage: This pattern is used with nouns and verbs to indicate a decision or change to a particular state or choice.
These patterns describe changes in condition, state, or ability over time.
Meaning: “Becomes [adjective]” (used with i-adjectives to show a change to a more permanent state)
Example: 寒くなります。
Samukune narimasu.
“It becomes cold.”
Usage: This pattern is used with i-adjectives to express a gradual change in condition.
Meaning: “Becomes [noun]” or “Changes to [state]”
Example: 大人になります。
Otona ni narimasu.
“I will become an adult.”