Verb ようにする JLPT N4

Verb ~you ni suru

Make an effort to; try to; see to it that; ensure that.

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + ようにする

Explanation

The ようにする grammar point is used to express that someone is making an effort, trying, or seeing to it that something happens. It can be translated as 'make sure to', 'try to', or 'ensure that' in English. The formation is simple, involving a verb in the dictionary form followed by ようにする.

Example sentences

毎日運動するようにしています。

I try to exercise every day.

Mainichi undou suru you ni shiteimasu.
早く寝るようにしてください。

Please try to go to bed early.

Hayaku neru you ni shite kudasai.
約束を守るようにします。

I will make sure to keep my promise.

Yakusoku o mamoru you ni shimasu.
彼に会わないようにする。

I will try not to see him.

Kare ni awanai you ni suru.