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        verb stem + よう
        verb stem + よう
    
 
    plain volitional form (let's ~) for ichidan verbs
    彼らは穴をあけて石油を掘り当てようとした。
      
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pronoun, 'no' adjective
they (usually male); them(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
      Most common form: 開ける
        ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to unlock  (this meaning is restricted to form 開ける)2. to open (for business, etc.)  (this meaning is restricted to form 開ける)
          (click the word to view an additional 8 meanings and 3 forms, examples and links)
      'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to dig; to excavate; to hollow2. to delve into
          (click the word to view an additional 2 meanings, examples and links)
      ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to hit2. to expose
          (click the word to view an additional 4 meanings, examples and links)
      auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation  (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)2. indicates will
          (click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
      2. to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into)  (often written with kana only)
          (click the word to view an additional 15 meanings and 1 form, examples and links)
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