ようにする
To make an effort to / to try to ensure / to take action so that something happens
Expresses intentional effort to create or maintain a certain state or habit.
N3
Meaning
To make an effort to / to try to ensure / to take action so that something happens
Expresses intentional effort to create or maintain a certain state or habit.
Formation
Verb（dictionary form）+ ようにする
Verb（ない form）+ ようにする
Verb（dictionary form）+ ようにしている
Verb（ない form）+ ようにしている
Explanation
「ようにする」 expresses that the subject intentionally makes an effort to do something or not do something.
Key nuance:
Focus is on conscious effort
It shows personal control
Often describes habits created by intention
Can indicate instructions or policies
This grammar is different from 「ようになる」.
ようになる → change happens naturally
ようにする → someone makes effort to cause change
Very important for JLPT distinction.