JLPT N3 Intermediate
とする
Signifies an attempt to act, a hypothetical assumption, or a sensory state.
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1 Grammar Pattern (Verb-volitional + とする)
To try to do
Indicates an attempt to perform an action that is usually interrupted or unsuccessful.
Example
重い 箱 を 持ち上げよう と した が 、 無理 だっ た 。
I tried to lift the heavy box, but it was impossible.
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2 Grammar Pattern (Noun/Clause + とする)
To assume
Establishes a hypothetical premise or formally defines a rule or category.
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3 Grammar Pattern (Onomatopoeia/Adverb + とする)
To sound/feel like
Verbalizes mimetic words or adverbs to describe a specific auditory or sensory state.
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