~ことになっている
〜koto ni natte iru
JLPT N3 Neutral
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ことになっている
Describes something that is decided, arranged, or expected.
When to use
ことになっている: a rule or arrangement set by others (~ことになっている).
Explanation
The ~ことになっている grammar point is used to express that something has been decided or arranged, or is expected as a rule or custom. It can be translated as 'it is decided that...', 'it is arranged that...', or 'it is expected to...' in English. The formation is used with verbs in their dictionary form.
Example sentences
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In this company, it is decided that work will end at 8 pm.
Kono kaisha de wa, 20-ji ni shigoto o oeru koto ni natte iru.
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In Japan, it is decided that people 18 years old and above will vote in elections.
Nihon de wa, 18-sai ijou no hito ga senkyo ni touhyou suru koto ni natte iru.
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At school, it is decided that students will wear uniforms.
Gakkou de wa, seifuku o kiru koto ni natte iru.
田中さんが今回のプロジェクトリーダーになることになっている。
It is decided that Tanaka will be the project leader this time.
Tanaka-san ga konkai no purojekuto riidaa ni naru koto ni natte iru.
Decisions (Decide To / It Was Decided)
- Verb ることにする〜ru koto ni suruN4Decide to do something, make a decision.
- Verb ない + ことにするVerb nai koto ni suruN4To decide not to do something.
- Verb る ことになる〜ru koto ni naruN4Indicates that something has been decided or arranged; 'it…
- Verb ない ことになるVerb nai koto ni naruN4Expresses a result; 'end up not', 'it will become that'…
- ~ことにしている〜koto ni shite iruN3Express a personal rule or habit; 'I make it a rule to'…
Corpus examples (60)
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I am to call on Mr Smith tomorrow.
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There are many people to come this afternoon.
その仕事は一週間以内に終わらせることになっていることを心に留めておいてください。
Be sure to keep in mind that you're supposed to complete the work within a week.
そのビルは15階建てで、地震に耐えられるように建設されることになっている。
The building is to be fifteen stories high, and built to resist earthquakes.
明日の晩、彼と夕食を一緒にすることになっているんで、そのときそれとなく打診してみるよ。
I'm going to have dinner with him tomorrow night, so I'll feel him out then.
自分のすることになっている仕事がいやであることを彼は隠しきれなかった。
He could not hide his disgust at the task he was to perform.
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We are supposed to take part in the athletic meet tomorrow.
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We are to meet at the station at seven.
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We are to meet at the station at nine.
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I am to meet her at five at the station.
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I am to meet him at five at the station.
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She is due to speak for the class.
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The President is to speak on television this evening.
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Mr. Bell is due to make a speech tonight.
明日、彼と会うことになっているので、何か連絡があったら伝えるよ。
Since I will see him tomorrow, I can give him a message if you want.
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I want to make sure what time I'm supposed to leave.
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We are to meet in front of his house.
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You're supposed to always pay your rent on the first of the month.
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The board of directors is going to discuss the proposal next Tuesday.
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They are going to exhibit many famous old paintings at the gallery.
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I expect to see Mr Jones next week.
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They are going to meet at the hotel tomorrow.
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I am to meet him there.
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We are to meet at Yurakucho at seven.
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We are to meet at seven.