〜ことになっている

Formation

N3ResultNeutralLawSignsBusiness
Dict. Form
Verb
ない-Form
Verb
ことになっている

Meaning

Used to describe rules, customs, or schedules that have already been decided and are currently in effect.

Examples

法律で、外でタバコを吸ってはいけないことになっている。

By law, one is not allowed to smoke outside.

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