Verb ない ことになる JLPT N4
Verb nai koto ni naru
Expresses a result; 'end up not', 'it will become that', 'it would mean that'.
Formation
Verb-negative (ない) + ことになる
Explanation
The Verb ない ことになる grammar point is used to express a result or consequence. It translates to 'end up not', 'it will become that', or 'it would mean that' in English. It is formed by using the negative form (ない) of a verb followed by ことになる.
Example sentences
今日彼が来ないことになると、私たちの予定はキャンセルされます。
If he doesn't come today, our plans will be canceled.
Kyou kare ga konai koto ni naru to, watashitachi no yotei wa kyanseru saremasu.
このプロジェクトが進まないことになると、収益が減るでしょう。
If this project doesn't progress, it would mean that revenue will decrease.
Kono purojekuto ga susumanai koto ni naru to, shuueki ga heru deshou.
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If she ends up not passing the exam, her graduation will be delayed.
Kanojo wa shiken ni goukaku shinai koto ni naru to, sotsugyou ga okuremasu.
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If it rains, it will become that the picnic doesn't take place.
Ame ga furu to, pikunikku ga okonawarenai koto ni naru deshou.