Translation guide
The English phrase "get used to" describes becoming accustomed to something over time. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through several verbs and patterns, each with different nuances regarding the process of adaptation, the type of thing being adapted to, and the speaker's attitude.
Expressing that one has become familiar with and comfortable in a new environment, routine, or ongoing situation through repeated exposure.
The most common and versatile verb for "get used to." It can be used for people, places, tasks, and abstract situations. Often used in the past tense to indicate the state of being used to something.
I've gotten used to my new job.
It took time to get used to life in Japan.
Emphasizes the gradual process of getting used to something. Often used when you are still in the process of adapting.
I'm gradually getting used to the new environment.
A colloquial expression meaning to become completely accustomed, often with a nuance of being so used to something that it no longer bothers you. Slightly informal.
I've gotten completely used to his jokes.
Expressing that one has become comfortable performing a specific action or activity through practice or repetition.
The pattern "verb (dictionary form) + のに慣れる" is used to say "get used to doing something." The の nominalizes the verb, and に marks the target of adaptation.
I've gotten used to waking up early.
It was tough until I got used to walking every day.
Similar to 〜のに慣れる, but uses こと for nominalization. Slightly more formal or written. Both are interchangeable in most cases.
Expressing that one's body has adapted to a physical sensation, climate, or substance.
Expressing that one has reluctantly accepted or become numb to a negative or annoying situation.
慣れる (nareru) means to become accustomed, while 習う (narau) means to learn from a teacher. They are different verbs despite similar sounds.
I learn Japanese.
I get used to Japanese.
To say you are not used to something, use 慣れていない (narete inai) or 慣れない (narenai). The past tense 慣れた (nareta) often implies the state of being used to.
I'm not used to it yet.
I'm not used to speaking in front of people.
It takes a little time to get used to new glasses.
It takes a few days to acclimatize to high altitude.