~ようにしましょう JLPT N3
〜you ni shimashou
A suggestion to make an effort or try to do something; 'let's try to', 'let's make sure to'.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ようにしましょう / Verb-negative form + ようにしましょう
Explanation
The ~ようにしましょう grammar point is used to suggest making an effort or trying to do something. It can be translated as 'let's try to' or 'let's make sure to' in English. Typically, we use the dictionary or negative form of the verb with ようにする/ようにしましょう to show the effort we want to make.
Example sentences
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Let's try to exercise every day.
Mainichi undou suru you ni shimashou.
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Let's make sure to go to bed early.
Hayaku neru you ni shimashou.
親切にするようにしましょう。
Let's try to be kind.
Shinsetsu ni suru you ni shimashou.
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Let's make sure not to waste time.
Jikan wo muda ni shinai you ni shimashou.