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に慣れる
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ni nareru
to be used to something
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に慣れる
ni nareru
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to be used to something
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JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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to be used to something

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Describes being accustomed to something through experience or repeated exposure.

Attaches to Attach to a noun (often with こと for actions) or a plain verb (dictionary form) + の. The noun or verb forms the object of the habit, followed by に慣れる.

に慣れる expresses that something has become familiar and no longer feels strange or difficult because you have experienced it many times. The particle に marks the thing you are used to. For actions, use the dictionary form of the verb followed by の, turning the action into a noun phrase: 毎朝早く起きるのに慣れた means 'I got used to waking up early every morning'.

This pattern is common in everyday speech and writing. It describes a state that develops over time, not a sudden change. You can use it for both positive and negative situations, like getting used to spicy food or getting used to noise. Note that the subject is usually a person, but can be an animal too.

When you want to say 'I am not used to something yet', use the negative form: まだ慣れていない. This is a natural way to express that something is still new or difficult.

日本の生活に慣れましたか。
Nihon no seikatsu ni naremashita ka.
Have you gotten used to life in Japan?
毎朝六時に起きるのに慣れた。
Maiasa rokuji ni okiru no ni nareta.
I got used to waking up at six every morning.
この新しい靴にはまだ慣れていない。
Kono atarashii kutsu ni wa mada narete inai.
I'm not used to these new shoes yet.
Not に慣れている vs に慣れる に慣れている is the state of being used to something, while に慣れる is the process of becoming used to it. For example, 日本の食べ物に慣れている means you are already used to it, but 日本の食べ物に慣れる means you will get used to it (or are in the process).
Register Neutral; used in both conversation and writing, though in very casual speech the て-form + いる may be contracted to てる (e.g., 慣れてる).
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What does the grammar pattern に慣れる mean? ▼
To be used to something
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How do you use に慣れる in a sentence? ▼
Attach に慣れる (ni nareru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is に慣れる formal or casual Japanese? ▼
に慣れる is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
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