Explanation：〜ようとする
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① "to be just about to do / to attempt to do"
② "making an effort to accomplish the action"
Used to describe the intention or attempt to do something. It indicates that someone is trying or is about to do something. This expression often conveys a sense of effort, intent, or something happening in the near future.
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V（volitional form） + とする
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- Indicating Intent or Attempt: "〜ようとする" is used to express when someone intends to do something or is making an effort to do it.
- Action Might Not Be Completed: The action may not actually occur or be completed; it only indicates the intent or the beginning of the action.
- Can Indicate Immediate Future: It can also be used to describe something that is just about to happen.
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N3
Sample sentenes
仕事が終わって帰ろうとしたら、電話がかかってきた。
I was about to leave work and go home when I got a call.
おばあさんが道を渡ろうとしている。
An old woman is about to cross the street.
駅の改札口から出ようとしたら、切符がないことに気がついた。
I realized I didn't have a ticket when I was about to exit the station gate.
アンナさんに「好きです！」と言おうとしたが、言えなかった。
I tried to tell Anna 'I love you,' but I couldn't.
ペットの犬が、ドッグフードを食べようとしない。どうしてだろう。
My pet dog won't eat its dog food. I wonder why.
海で溺れている子供を、みんなが助けようとしている。
Everyone is trying to save the child who is drowning in the sea.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| 渡る | わたる | to cross |
| 改札口 | かいさつぐち | ticket gate |
| 溺れる | おぼれる | to drown |
