〜ようになる / ようにする

JLPT N4 Japanese self-study　·　~12 min　·　Gradually become able to / make an effort to

'I became able to speak Japanese after a year.' vs 'I make it a point to walk every day.' Both use ように but express different things.

What you'll learn

• ようになる: gradual change in ability (became able to)
• ようにする: conscious effort to do/not do something
• ないようにする: try not to do ~

How to study “〜ようになる / ようにする”

“〜ようになる / ようにする” (Gradually become able to / make an effort to) is a JLPT N4 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 12 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.