English–Japanese
“become formal” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaratamaru
Example
先生の前では話し方が改まります。sen sei no mae de wa hana shi kata ga arata ma ri ma su
The way I speak becomes formal in front of my teacher.
How to say “become formal” in Japanese
“Become formal” in Japanese is 改まる (aratamaru).
It describes ordinary speech or conduct taking on the careful, respectful tone expected in a formal setting.
Example sentences with 改まる
式典の会場に入ると、自然に気持ちが改まります。shiki ten no kai jō ni hai ru to shi zen ni ki mo chi ga arata ma ri ma su
When I enter the ceremony hall, I naturally become more solemn.
Tips for using 改まる
- In everyday descriptions, 改まった (aratamatta) can indicate a deliberate change from a relaxed tone to a more formal one.