〜に します

Meaning

The pattern 〜に します expresses a decision or choice made by the speaker about what something will be or become. Unlike other similar patterns, this specifically focuses on selecting or determining something. It pairs a noun with に します to indicate the chosen option.

Formation

Examples

1. A：彼女への プレゼント、何にする？ B：うーん、花かな。女の子は みんな 花が 好きでしょう。
   A: What will you decide on for a present for your girlfriend? B: Hmm, flowers maybe. All girls like flowers, right?

2. A：部長、来週月曜日の 会議は 何時に しますか。 B：午後3時に しましょう。
   A: Manager, what time shall we set for the meeting next Monday? B: Let's make it 3 PM in the afternoon.

Summary

• Use に します when making a conscious choice or decision about what something will be
• The pattern is Noun + に + します, where the noun is the chosen option
• This pattern emphasizes selection and determination, different from other 〜します patterns