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N4

Making a Choice with 〜にする

Use 〜にする to choose one option from several possibilities in conversations about food, plans, purchases, and everyday decisions.

Use noun + にする to choose from available options.Recognize common dialogue patterns such as 何にしますか and 〜にしましょう.Read 〜にする naturally in menus, shopping, and planning conversations.
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Choosing among options

〜にする means “to choose” or “to go with” something. It is very common in everyday conversation when a speaker selects one option from a known set.

私はコーヒーにします。

I’ll have coffee.

〜にする selects one option from a known set.

赤いのにします。

I’ll take the red one.

の can stand for an understood noun: 'the red one'.

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