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This topic is tied to the below grammar expression in the grammar library.
ようとしている
1. Shows change/movement A is about to start/end
Used in referring to changes A that aren't based on will/decision of a person (movement of a train, change in seasons, etc.)
母 は そろそろ 寝 よ う と している 。 
Mom is about to go to sleep.
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berndbausch
Level: 1, 好 : 22
According to my wife, it's normally used for actions of people or perhaps living beings, such as 寝ようとしていた "I was about to go to sleep". Usage for things is polite or poetic. The cherry blossoms example would fall in the latter category.
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9 years ago (Edited 9 years ago.)
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マイコー
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 Level: 110, 好 : 6,629
Feel free to add that as a usage note above so it is more visible to the other users!
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9 years ago
berndbausch
Level: 1, 好 : 22
Seems to be part of JLPT N2, though its JLPT level here is currently "not listed".
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9 years ago
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マイコー
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 Level: 110, 好 : 6,629
I actually need to do a bit of cleanup with the grammar listings - sometime this week. I will get this taken care of when I do that!
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9 years ago
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stupidguy
Years Studied: not enough
Studying: second half of N4, but I'm preparing to re-study all N5-N4 grammar
Level: 134, 好 : 47

related grammar:

V-ようとする "Be about to A; Try to A" https://www.renshuu.org/grammar/87/V-ようとする

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3 months ago
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