Verb ない + ことにする JLPT N4
Verb nai koto ni suru
To decide not to do something.
Formation
Verb-ない form + ことにする
Explanation
The grammar point Verb ない + ことにする is used to express the decision not to do something. This structure shows that the speaker has made a conscious choice to not take the action expressed in the verb.
Example sentences
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I've decided not to go to tomorrow's party.
Ashita no paatii ni ikanai koto ni suru.
そのケーキを食べないことにします。
I've decided not to eat that cake.
Sono keeki wo tabenai koto ni shimasu.
今日はジョギングをしないことにする。
I've decided not to go jogging today.
Kyou wa jogingu wo shinai koto ni suru.
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I've decided not to meet him.
Kare to awanai koto ni shimashita.