する (4)

Verb (Irregular) (Basic ㊦ 436)

A verb that indicates how much something costs or a duration of time.

Equivalent: Cost; lapse

この時計は十万円する・します。
This watch costs 100,000 yen.
後一年したら大学を出る・出ます。
In another year I'll graduate from college.
A:それはどのぐらいしましたか。  B:二十五万円ぐらいしました。
A: About how much did it cost?  B: It cost about 250,000 yen.
もう少しすれば主人が帰ってまいります。
In a short time my husband will be here.

Notes

When する4 is used to mean 'lapse of time', it can only be used in a subordinate clause, as in Key Sentence (B) and Ex. (b). Therefore, the following sentence in which する4 is used in the main clause is ungrammatical.