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GrammarJLPT N5
to try to ...
ExpressionSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to try to ...
  2. 2. to be about to do ...
  3. 3. to decide to ...
  4. 4. to take as
This grammar pattern means "to assume," "to consider," or "to treat as" something. It is used to express that something is being set as a premise, goal, or hypothetical condition. It often appears in written or formal Japanese to describe decisions, rules, or assumptions.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I can't remember what I was trying to do.

Sentence 2

She tried to open the window.

Sentence 3

What were you trying to say?

Sentence 4

Trying to change yourself is hard.

Sentence 5

You're leaving already?