とする

Reading

Kana: とする
Romaji: tosuru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

exp
1

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

Note: after the volitional form of verb
2

to decide to ...

Note: after the dictionary form of verb
3

to take as; to treat as

4

to use for

5

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

6

to decide that; to think that

7

to make into; to change into

8

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

9

to intend; to have the intention

Note: with を目的

Example Sentences

他山(たざん)(いし)とする。
➥The fault of another is a good teacher.
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(わたし)()げようとした。
➥I tried to escape.
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(うし)(くさ)常食(じょうしょく)とする。
➥Cattle feed on grass.
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(かれ)(うった)えようとした。
➥He tried to appeal.
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(そと)()ようとしない。
➥He would not go out.
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(かれ)()とうとしました。
➥He tried to stand up.
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賭する

Reading

Kana: とする
Romaji: tosuru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager

Kanji

Readings: ト、 か.ける、 かけ
Meanings: gamble, wager, bet

度する

Reading

Kana: どする
Romaji: dosuru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vt
1

to redeem (from sin); to save

See also: 度し難い

Kanji

Readings: ド、 ト、 タク、 たび、 -た.い
Meanings: degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences, consider, attitude