NichiDict

とする

[tosuru]

Meanings

1.ExpressionSuru

to try to ...; to be about to do ...

2.ExpressionSuru

to decide to ...

3.ExpressionSuru

to take as; to treat as; to regard as

4.ExpressionSuru

to use for

5.ExpressionSuru

to suppose that (such) is the case; to assume

6.ExpressionSuru

to decide that; to think that

7.ExpressionSuru

to make into; to change into

8.ExpressionSuru

to feel (e.g. after sound symbolism or psychological experience word); to look; to feel like

9.ExpressionSuru

to intend; to have the intention

Examples

彼は逃げようとした

He tried to escape.

彼女は立ち上がろうとしている

She is trying to stand up.

ドアを開けようとすれば簡単にできる。

If you try to open the door, it can be done easily.