〜となっている

〜となっている is a verb form expressing has become / is (established). Understanding this conjugation pattern is essential for expanding what you can express in Japanese. Verb forms are the backbone of Japanese grammar — each form unlocks new ways to describe actions, states, and intentions.

This is an upper-intermediate pattern common in natural conversation and media like news, novels, and dramas.

When to Use#

• When describing a rule, system, or established arrangement
• When something has been decided or set up by convention

When NOT to Use#

• When a different nuance than "has become / is (established)" is intended — check the related patterns below

Example Sentences#

• デジタル格差は、現代社会の大きな課題となっています。 — The digital divide is becoming a major challenge for modern society.

Practice#

Try reading these sentences aloud, then check the translation and vocabulary:

Common Mistakes#

1. Using 〜となっている interchangeably with 〜ことになる — These patterns are similar but not identical. 〜ことになる (it turns out that ~) may be preferred in different contexts or registers.
2. Wrong verb group conjugation — Group 1 and Group 2 verbs conjugate differently. Common pitfall: treating Group 1 verbs ending in る (like 帰る) as Group 2 verbs.

Related Patterns#

• 〜ことになる (it turns out that ~) — Similar