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JLPT N3 Grammar

ようにして

N3Purpose

N3 · Purpose · verb辞书形 + ようにして

Meaning

manage to; try to do in a way

Structure

verb辞书形 + ようにして

Explanation

ようにして means trying to do something in a certain way, often with a sense of managing to do it.

Usage

It is common when describing a method or effort.

Example

音を立てないようにして、部屋を出ました。

I left the room while trying not to make noise.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with result-change ようになる.

Memory Tip

Memorize “dictionary-form verb + ようにして” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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