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〜ことになっている: it is the rule that; is scheduled to

N4 · 04 Intention, plans & decisions

Says that something is a rule or an arrangement set by others.

Verb dictionary or negative + ことになっている. Used for rules, customs, and schedules: 日本では家の中で靴を脱ぐことになっている. The decision is outside the speaker. Compare 〜ことにしている (personal rule).

Examples

At this school, students are supposed to wear uniforms.

We are supposed to gather at nine tomorrow morning.

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