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3課 形容詞と変化
Adjectives and changes
3課

い-Adjくします

接続:N を い-Adjくします
Make… become…. Describes the subject actively changing the state of things.
注意 / Note:くなります is self-becoming; くします is intentional.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Actively making an object become い
Wonder: Is there anyone who can influence or change anything?
Avoid: Do not use when the change occurs spontaneously
Tip to remember: N を + くします
Check again: There is an agent “I/someone does” → を…くする
テレビの音を小さくします。
I turned down the TV volume.
部屋を暖かくしました。
I warmed up the room.
写真を明るくしてください。
Make the photo brighter.

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