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Verb[る](1) + ように + する
(1) Verb[ない]
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About ようにする
(A) ようにする is an expression in Japanese which combines the auxiliary verb ようだ, with する (indicating that you will 'try' to do something). As ようだ is being linked to the verb する, it will take on its adverbial form, ように. This structure emphasizes that the (A) action (always a verb) is something that the speaker is going out of their way to do, and implies effort.
- 最近太ってきたので、毎日走るようにしています。Recently, I have been gaining weight, so I try to run everyday.
- 次の試合で勝てるようにする。I will try to be able to win the next tournament.
- 「空気が汚れるので乗り物に乗らないようにする」と弟が言いました。My brother said 'I try not to ride vehicles, because it pollutes the air'.
- 成績が悪いから学校を休まないようにする。Because my grades are bad, I will try not to miss school.
Fun Fact
Because ようだ comes from the kanji 様 'manner', it carries the nuance that the 'way' that someone is doing (A) is specifically in a way that has success as the goal. Literally it translates quite closely to 'to do (A) in the manner of getting it done', and therefore just strengthens the (A) action, by using 'to do' twice.Synonyms
ことにする
To decide on, Have decided to
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ように~てほしい
Want ~ to ~ like ~, Want ~ to be able to ~, Want ~ to ~ in the way of ~
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てみる
To try to
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Verb[volitional]とする
Try to, Attempt to, To be about to
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ようになる
To reach the point that, To come to be that, To turn into
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ように
So that, In order to, In such a way that
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Antonyms
Examples
毎日野菜を食べるようにしないといけない。
You have to try to eat vegetables every day.
予約に間に合うようにしましょう。
Let's try to be on time for the reservation.
そのコップを落とさないようにしてください。
Please try not to drop that cup.
あまり音が出ないようにしてください。
Please try not to make much noise.
綺麗に包むようにします。
I will try to wrap it beautifully.
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ようにする – Grammar Discussion
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othesius
毎日野菜を食べるようにしないといけない。
I’m probably forgetting something really basic, but what’s with といけない at the end rather than しなくては?
IcyIceBear
othesius
Ah yeah. Thanks so much!
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