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とする
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とする.
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Entry
1
After the volitional form of verb
to try to ...; to be about to do ...
Examples
ディックは私たちを喜んで助けようとする様子を見せた。
Dick showed a willingness to help us.
2
After the dictionary form of verb
to decide to ...
Examples
世界で、鹿やムースやキジといった野性獣を狩ることは違法とする国が多い。
In many parts of the world it is illegal to shoot wild game such as deer, moose or pheasant.
3
to take as; to treat as; to regard as
Examples
このヒーターはガスを燃料とする。
This heater burns gas.
4
to use for
Examples
もしも私が一言にして生命の定義を下さなければならないとするならば、生命とは創造であるということである。
If I had to define life in a word, it would be: Life is creation.
5
to suppose that (such) is the case; to assume
Examples
その人たちは明瞭さをよしとする。
Those people appreciate clarity.
6
to decide that; to think that
Examples
彼女は男性がほれぼれとするような着物をきていた。
She was dressed fit to kill.
7
to make into; to change into
Examples
このチーズはピリッとした味がする。
This cheese has a sharp taste.
8
to feel (e.g. after sound symbolism or psychological experience word); to look; to feel like
9
With を目的
to intend; to have the intention
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