～ようとしない (〜you to shinai)
JLPT N3
Explanation
Not showing any sign or intention to do something.
Formation
Verb-volitional form + としない
Detailed Explanation
The ～ようとしない grammar point indicates that someone is not showing any sign or intention of doing an action. It is used to express a refusal or unwillingness to do something. It is formed by using the volitional form of a verb followed by としない.
Examples
彼は勉強しようとしない。
Kare wa benkyou shiyou to shinai.
He doesn't show any sign of trying to study.
彼女は謝ろうとしない。
Kanojo wa ayamarou to shinai.
She doesn't show any intention of apologizing.
息子は部屋を片付けようとしない。
Musuko wa heya wo katazuke you to shinai.
My son doesn't show any intention of cleaning his room.
犬は散歩に行こうとしない。
Inu wa sanpo ni ikou to shinai.
The dog doesn't show any sign of wanting to go for a walk.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.