Verb て くる (Verb te kuru)
Explanation
An action that starts in the past and continues to the present or future; 'come to', 'begin to', 'become'.
Formation
Verb て-form + くる
Detailed Explanation
The て くる grammar point is used to express an action that starts in the past and continues to the present or future. It can also show a change in state or condition. The formation involves attaching the て-form of the verb followed by くる.
Examples
最近、日本語が分かってくるようになりました。
Saikin, nihongo ga wakatte kuru you ni narimashita.
Recently, I've come to understand Japanese.
寒くなってきたので、コートを着ましょう。
Samuku natte kita node, kooto wo kimashou.
Since it's gotten cold, let's put on a coat.
雨がやんできました。
Ame ga yande kimashita.
The rain has stopped (and it's cleared up).
彼がだんだん怖くなってきた。
Kare ga dandan kowaku natte kita.
He has become progressively scarier.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.