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〜ようとしない (yo-to-shinai)】 Meaning in Japanese & English - Pronunciation, Translation

💡Meaning

Not willing to

📝Usage

Verb[volitional] + としない

📚Examples

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彼は医者の忠告を聞こうとしない。

⚠️Notes

Expresses that someone shows no sign of or willingness to do something. "Not willing to," "won't." (e.g., 彼は自分の間違いを認めようとしない。- He is not willing to admit his mistake.)