する

to do, to try; to wear small items (e.g., necktie, watch, etc.)

Also:to cause to become, to serve as, to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)

What does する mean?

する is a Japanese verb meaning to do, to try; to wear small items (e.g., necktie, watch, etc.) in English. It can also be translated as to cause to become, to serve as, to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.) depending on context. It is written as する in hiragana, and suru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

「これ以上何も言うことはありません、いいわけをするのはいやですから」と彼は言った。

He said, "I will say nothing more, because I hate making excuses."

それらはあなたを暖かくするのに役立つでしょう。

They will help you to get warm.

頭痛を言い訳にして、彼は早く帰った。

He used a headache as an excuse for leaving early.