Verb て くる JLPT N4

Formation

Verb て-form + くる

Explanation

The て くる grammar point is used to express an action that starts in the past and continues to the present or future. It can also show a change in state or condition. The formation involves attaching the て-form of the verb followed by くる.

Example sentences

• 最近、日本語が分かってくるようになりました。

  Recently, I've come to understand Japanese.

  Saikin, nihongo ga wakatte kuru you ni narimashita.

• 寒くなってきたので、コートを着ましょう。

  Since it's gotten cold, let's put on a coat.

  Samuku natte kita node, kooto wo kimashou.

• 雨がやんできました。

  The rain has stopped (and it's cleared up).

  Ame ga yande kimashita.

• 彼がだんだん怖くなってきた。

  He has become progressively scarier.

  Kare ga dandan kowaku natte kita.