N4expressioneffort
ようにする (you ni suru) - Try to/Make effort to
[Verb dictionary form] + ようにする
Quick answer
[Verb dictionary form] + ようにする means "Try to, make an effort to". As a N4 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Meaning
Try to, make an effort to
Explanation
ようにする expresses making an effort toward a goal.
Examples
毎日野菜を食べるようにしています。
まいにちやさいをたべるようにしています。
I make an effort to eat vegetables every day.
Practice this grammar
[Verb dictionary form] + ようにする
Which sentence correctly uses "ようにする (you ni suru) - Try to/Make effort to"?
Vocabulary from these examples
Last updated Jul 4, 2026