The Extended Use of the Verb "Suru"

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The verb "suru (to do)" has many extended uses that occur quite often. Click here to learn the conjugation of the verb "suru".

To make

(a) Adverb form of I-adjective + suru
To change I-adjective to adverb form, replace the final ~i with ~ku. (e.g. ookii ---> ookiku)

(b) Adverb form of Na-adjective + suru
To change Na-adjective to adverb form, replace the final ~na with ~ni. (e.g. kireina ---> kireini)

To decide

It should be used when you are choosing from several available alternatives. Click here to learn more expressions when ordering at a restaurant.

To price

When accompanied by phrases indicating prices, it means "cost."

To feel, to smell, or to hear

Loan word + suru

The loan words are often combined with "suru" to change the word into a verb.

Noun (of Chinese origin) + suru

It is combined with nouns of Chinese origin to make a noun into a verb.

The particle "o" can be used as an object particle after a noun. (e.g. "benkyou o suru," "denwa o suru") There is no difference in meaning with or without "o."

Adverb or Onomatopoetic expression + suru

Adverb or onomatopoeic expression can be combined with "suru" to change them into verbs.

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