expression, godan verb (-ru)
come to (do); reach the point where; start to
Attaches to the dictionary form of a verb to express a change of state or habit: something that was not the case before has now become the case. Often used for acquired abilities, new habits, or gradual changes.
日本語が話せるようになりました。
I have become able to speak Japanese.
Recently I've started getting up early in the morning.
彼は努力して、ついにプロの選手と呼ばれるようになった。
Through hard work, he finally came to be called a professional player.