〜ようにする

Pattern
〜ようにする
Level
N4
Reading
ようにする
Meaning
Make an effort to / try to (as a habit)
Attaches to
Verb (Dictionary/Nai form)
Nuance & register

Implies continuous, conscious effort to build a habit.

Example

健康のために、毎日野菜を食べるようにしています。 For my health, I make sure to eat vegetables every day.

Easily confused with

〜ことにする (koto ni suru) which is a one-time decision, whereas 〜ようにする represents ongoing effort or habit.

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