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Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 26

Structure of 様(よう)にする:

Verb[る](1) + ように + する

(1) Verb[ない]

Details about 様(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(さいきん)(ふと)てきので毎日(まいにち)(はし)ようにしています
    Recently, I have been gaining weight, so I try to run everyday.
  • (つぎ)試合(しあい)()てるようにする
    I will try to be able to win the next tournament.
Naturally, this structure may also be used with a negative verb, to imply that (A) being done is something that is actively being avoided. This translates as 'to make sure not to do (A)'.
  • 空気(くうき)(よご)ので()(もの)()ないようにする(おとうと)()ました
    My brother said 'I try not to ride vehicles, because it pollutes the air'.
  • 成績(せいせき)(わる)から学校(がっこう)(やす)ないようにする
    Because my grades are bad, I will try not to miss school.
様(よう)にする

Usage Notes for 様(よう)にする:

Synonyms for 様(よう)にする:

ことにする
To decide on, Have decided to
ように~てほしい
Want ~ to ~ like ~, Want ~ to be able to ~, Want ~ to ~ in the way of ~
てみる
To try to
Verb[volitional]とする
Try to, Attempt to, To be about to
ようになる
To reach the point that, To come to be that, To turn into
ように
So that, In order to, In such a way that
〜ようとしない
Not willing to, Not make an effort to, To not attempt or try to, Volitional + としない

Example of 様(よう)にする

毎日(まいにち)野菜(やさい)()べるようにしないといけない。

You have to try to eat vegetables every day.

予約(よやく)()()ようにしましょう

Let's try to be on time for the reservation.

そのコップ()とさないようにしください。

Please try not to drop that cup.

あまり(おと)()ないようにしください。

Please try not to make much noise.

綺麗(きれい)(つつ)ようにします

I will try to wrap it beautifully.

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様(よう)に言(い)う

To tell, request, or order to do (in such a way)
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~ている所(ところ)だ

In the process of doing ~ right now/at this moment
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~たばかり

Just did, Something just happened
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なければならない

Must do, Have to do
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様(よう)に祈(いの)る

Pray that/for, Hope that/for, Keep fingers crossed that
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