そうになる (souninaru)

Meaning & usage

そうになる attaches to the masu-stem of a verb and expresses that something almost happens or nearly comes to pass, often an involuntary state like falling asleep or going mad. It is commonly used with ように、と、and いつも to describe recurring or sudden near-events.

Example sentences 5

1. 負まけそうになるのがわかったとき、彼かれらは降参こうさんした。

   When they saw that they were losing, they gave up.

2. おもい出したくない。怒りで気がちがいそうになる。

   I don't want to remember. I feel I'll go mad through rage.

3. 夕食後、いつも眠りそうになるんです。

   After supper, I always find myself falling asleep.

4. あのひどい音を聞くと気が狂いそうになる。

   That terrible noise is driving me mad.

5. お前はむちゃくちゃな運転者だよ。僕も気が狂いそうになるよ。

   You are such a crazy driver; you drive me crazy.