〜ことにしている

N3

make it a rule to ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + ことにしている

Explanation

「〜ことにしている」 means "make it a rule to ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + ことにしている. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

asa, shuuri o seiri suru koto ni shite imasu.

I make it a rule to organize the repair in the morning.

asa, shiryou o seiri suru koto ni shite imasu.

I make it a rule to organize the materials in the morning.

asa, kikai o seiri suru koto ni shite imasu.

I make it a rule to organize the machine in the morning.

asa, zairyou o seiri suru koto ni shite imasu.

I make it a rule to organize the ingredients in the morning.

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