# Decision

## ことになる

Used for a decision that is made from an external factor. Means "it has been decided that".
Used with verbs.

> [!info] Example
> {病気|びょうき}だから少し{仕事|しごと}を休む==ことになった==。
> I had to take some time off work because I was sick.

## ことにする

Used for a decision that is made by oneself. Means "to decide on".
Used with verbs.

> [!info] Example
> {吸|す}うを止める==ことにしました==。
> I decided to stop smoking.

## にする

See [[Actions#To decide]].