Meaning of しようとする in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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しようとする
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Romajishiyōtosuru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), suru verb - irregular
- Meaning
- to try and do something; to attempt to do something
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Example Sentences
しようとする used in context
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製品やサービスを世界市場に販売しようとする企業にとっては複数外国語によるコミュニケーションのノウハウが必須である。
The command of communication skills in multiple languages is essential to any company providing goods and services on the world market.
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この本は、現代日本語の文法をできるだけわかりやすく、体系的に説明しようとする本です。
This book aims to provide an explanation of modern Japanese grammar that is as systematic and as easily understood as possible.
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The anxiety of sellers to avail of prices which look very high.
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Don't try to keep her to yourself.
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She will have her own way.
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It is absurd trying to persuade him.
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