～ようにしましょう (〜you ni shimashou)
Explanation
A suggestion to make an effort or try to do something; 'let's try to', 'let's make sure to'.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ようにしましょう / Verb-negative form + ようにしましょう
Detailed Explanation
The ～ようにしましょう grammar point is used to suggest making an effort or trying to do something. It can be translated as 'let's try to' or 'let's make sure to' in English. Typically, we use the dictionary or negative form of the verb with ようにする/ようにしましょう to show the effort we want to make.
Examples
毎日運動するようにしましょう。
Mainichi undou suru you ni shimashou.
Let's try to exercise every day.
早く寝るようにしましょう。
Hayaku neru you ni shimashou.
Let's make sure to go to bed early.
親切にするようにしましょう。
Shinsetsu ni suru you ni shimashou.
Let's try to be kind.
時間を無駄にしないようにしましょう。
Jikan wo muda ni shinai you ni shimashou.
Let's make sure not to waste time.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.