する
suru
する: the hand that makes things happen
The picture A hand reaching out and making something be the case. Only what appears changes.
Where the picture shows up in する
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you make it happen
今日は残業します。
kyō wa zangyō shimasu
I'm working late today.
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it happens to your senses
変な音がします。
hen na oto ga shimasu
There's a strange sound.
Sounds, smells and tastes する in Japanese — never 音があります.
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it costs that much
このかばん、三万円もします。
kono kaban, sanman-en mo shimasu
This bag costs a full 30,000 yen.
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you keep it on your body
今日はネクタイをしています。
kyō wa nekutai o shite imasu
I'm wearing a tie today.
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you settle on it
会議は三時にしましょう。
kaigi wa sanji ni shimashō
Let's make the meeting three o'clock.