ようにする

ようにする
expression
to try to; to make sure to
grammatical
1. to try to; to make sure to; to make an effort to
Used after the plain form of a verb to express a conscious effort or habit the speaker maintains. Implies ongoing effort rather than a one-time decision.
I make sure to eat vegetables.
I try to exercise every day.
Please make sure not to be late.
For my health, I try to use the stairs as much as possible.

ようにする expresses a habitual effort or ongoing attempt to do (or not do) something.

Conjugation

  • Verb dictionary form + ようにする: ()べるようにする (try to eat)
  • Verb ない form + ようにする: ()べないようにする (try not to eat)
  • ようにしている: habitual effort (most common form)
  • ようにしてください: polite request to make an effort

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Usage

The ている form (ようにしている) is very common, expressing a habit the speaker maintains.

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