慣れる

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The ichidan intransitive verb 慣れる (なれる) describes gradually becoming accustomed to something unfamiliar.
• Basic usage: The target normally takes に, as in 道具に慣れる or 生活に慣れる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The target of adaptation
  • The target is marked in the surrounding phrase, and the verb does not mean the person was skilled from the outset.