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Processing keyword: Verb ない + ことにする (Verb nai koto ni suru)
Verb ない + ことにする means "to decide not to do (something)". It's used when the speaker makes a conscious decision to refrain from an action.
The formation of this grammar point involves combining the negative form of a verb with ことにする.
**Formation Diagram:**
Plain Negative Verb (ない-form) + ことにする
Verb Type | Dictionary Form | Negative Form (ない-form) |
---|---|---|
Godan verbs | 読む (yomu) | 読まない (yomanai) |
Ichidan verbs | 食べる (taberu) | 食べない (tabenai) |
Irregular verbs | する (suru) | しない (shinai) |
来る (kuru) | 来ない (konai) |
Both expressions involve the negative form of the verb but convey different nuances.
In Japanese culture, making decisions, especially those that may affect others, is often approached with consideration and indirectness. Using ことにする allows the speaker to express their decision softly.
By understanding and practicing this grammar point, you'll be able to express your decisions not to perform certain actions in Japanese, adding nuance and clarity to your conversations.
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