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x koto ni naru is usually preceded by a topic clause (e.g., KS(A), (D),
and (E)) or a conditional clause (e.g., KS(B) and (C)). This clause
represents an action or an event which leads to a certain situation or log-
ical conclusion represented by X.

2. A conditional clause before X koto ni naru can be either a tara-condi-
tional (KS(B) and Ex.@)), a ba-conditional (KS(C), Exs.(c) and (d)), or
a to-conditional (Ex.(a)).

3. In another context, S koto ni naru means 'it will be decided that.'
(+ koto ni naru (DBJG: 202-03))

koto ni yoru Z k CZk Q phl: <w>

be due to the fact that; be
an event as the cause of s.t. caused by; be brought about
by; be the result of; because
[REL. kara da; tame da]
e
+ ~ Sentences
~
(A)
Topic
Noun (result) Clause (cause)
p w ~=trb> LBL If0 +, iL*iBA.
7 BDXR fki LLBL\tr';F+%fi-;, fi z 2 k: L & 0
(The failure this time is the result of insufficient discussion beforehand
(lit. due to the fact that the preceding discussion was insufficient).)