〜ようとしない
Meanings
- Not willing to
- Not make an effort to
- To not attempt or try to
- Volitional + としない
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Explanation
〜ようとしない expresses that someone is unwilling or refuses to try to do something. It focuses on the speaker's or another person's lack of effort or intent, often implying a spirit of resistance, apathy, or stubbornness. It is commonly used to describe actions that one could realistically attempt but does not attempt at all. This contrasts with 〜ようとする, which means to try or intend to do something.
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Example sentences
He won’t even try to find a new job.
I don’t try to keep up with a diet.
The child does not start working on homework.
She won’t try to adopt my proposal.
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