Meaning & usage
する is the basic verb meaning to do, make, or play, and it also turns many nouns into verbs when placed directly after them, as in ログアウトする. It follows a noun in such compound uses and otherwise works as a normal verb in both casual and formal speech.
Example sentences 8
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ログアウトするんじゃなかったよ。
I shouldn't have logged off.
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うんざりするのにももう疲れた。
I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.
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それをするより他はない。
I have nothing better to do.
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一週間でどれほどのことが学べるか、自分でもびっくりするはずだよ！
You'd be surprised what you can learn in a week.
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自殺なんてするんじゃない。
Never try to die.
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町中見物でもするか？
Shall we go sightseeing around town?
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２、３年でフランス語に熟達するのはきわめて難しい。
It's quite difficult to master French in 2 or 3 years.
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それをするためには危険を冒さなければならない。
In order to do that, you have to take risks.