Grammar

〜にする

Reading: 〜にする

Meanings: to decide on ~, decide on ~.

Explanation

introduction

explanation

When you make a choice or decision, you use *にする* after the `noun` you are choosing. It means *to decide on* or *to go with* something.

explanation

This is very common when ordering food, picking items, or making any kind of selection. Think of it as pointing at something and saying *I will go with this one*.

structure

Example sentences

私わたしはコーヒーにします。
Watashi wa kōhī ni shimasu.
I'll decide on coffee. / I'll have coffee.
旅行りょこうは来週らいしゅうの土曜日どようびにします。
Ryokō wa raishū no doyōbi ni shimasu.
I'll decide on next Saturday for the trip.
誕生たんじょう日びプレゼントは、この時計とけいにします。
Tanjōbi purezento wa, kono tokei ni shimasu.
I'll decide on this watch for the birthday present.

Practice exercises

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コーヒー{placeholder}。
Answer: にする
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魚さかな{placeholder}。
Answer: にする
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これ{placeholder}。
Answer: にする
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赤あかい靴くつ{placeholder}。
Answer: にする
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今日きょうのランチはカレー{placeholder}。
Answer: にする
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誕生日たんじょうびのプレゼントは花はな{placeholder}。
Answer: にする
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今日の晩ばん御ご飯はんは魚さかな{placeholder}。
Answer: にします
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今日の昼ご飯はカレー{placeholder}。
Answer: にします