was able to become, could become
こんなに穏やかな気持ちになれたの初めて…
I've never felt this at peace before...
— ハウルの動く城 (2004)
友達になれたと思ってた
I thought we’d become friends.
— 映画 聲の形 (2016)
捨丸兄ちゃんとなら私…捨丸兄ちゃんとなら私…幸せになれたかもしれない
If I’d been with you, Sutemaru… if I’d been with you, I might have been happy.
— かぐや姫の物語 (2013)
一緒に大金持ちになれたのによ
We could have become filthy rich together, you know.
— 続・夕陽のガンマン (1966)
彼女と友達になれた時は、それはうれしかったですよ。
I was so happy when I became friends with her.
彼が会社の社長になれたのは、彼の努力と勤勉の賜物です。
He became the company president thanks to his hard work and diligence.
お近づきになれたね
We've gotten to know each other better.
— ダイ・ハード (1988)