JLPT N3

〜koto ni shite iru

Express a personal rule or habit; 'I make it a rule to', 'I always make sure to'.

Formation

Explanation

The ~ことにしている grammar point is used to express a personal rule, habit, or decision that the speaker has made for themselves. It can be translated as 'I make it a rule to' or 'I always make sure to' in English. This grammar point is formed by attaching ことにしている to the casual form of a verb.

Example sentences

  • I make it a rule to exercise every day.

    Mainichi undou suru koto ni shite iru.

  • I make it a rule not to work late into the night.

    Yoru osoku made hatarakanai koto ni shite iru.

  • I always make sure to brush my teeth after meals.

    Shokuji no ato, ha wo migaku koto ni shite iru.

  • I always make sure to arrive 10 minutes early for meetings.

    Kaigi ni wa kanarazu juppun mae ni tsuku koto ni shite iru.