～ように

you ni

So that; in order that

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Formation 接続

Dictionary-form verb, often potential or non-volitional, or negative nai-form verb+ように, followed by an action taken toward that goal.

Full formation notes

Dictionary-form verb, often potential or non-volitional, or negative nai-form verb + ように, followed by an action taken toward that goal.

Explanation 説明

In this purpose construction, you ni connects a desired state or result with an action taken to achieve it. Potential verbs, verbs such as wakaru and mieru, and negative forms are common. Distinguish it from the separate uses expressing similarity or a model to follow.

Examples 例文

後うしろの人ひとにも見みえるように、字じを大おおきく書かきます。

I write in large letters so that people at the back can see.
忘わすれないように、予定よていを手帳てちょうに書かきました。

I wrote the schedule in my planner so that I would not forget.
日本語にほんごで話はなせるように、毎日まいにち練習れんしゅうしています。

I practice every day so that I can speak Japanese.
赤あかちゃんが起おきないように、静しずかにドアを閉しめました。

I closed the door quietly so that the baby would not wake up.
誰だれでも分わかるように、簡単かんたんな言葉ことばで説明せつめいします。

I explain it in simple words so that everyone can understand.

How related patterns differ 比較

ように marks a purpose directed toward a state or ability. ようにする means making an effort; ないようにする means trying to avoid something. になれる here is the potential of になる, not に慣れる meaning to get used to.

Pattern	Meaning	Example
～ように	So that; in order that	後うしろの人ひとにも見みえるように、字じを大おおきく書かきます。 I write in large letters so that people at the back can see.
～になれる	Can become; be able to become	努力どりょくを続つづければ、きっとよい選手せんしゅになれます。 If you keep working hard, you can surely become a good athlete.
～ようにする	Make an effort to; make sure to	毎朝まいあさ、新聞しんぶんを読よむようにしています。 I make a habit of reading the newspaper every morning.
～ないようにする	Make an effort not to; so that	皆みなさまに楽たのしんでいただけるように頑張がんばります。 I will do my best so that everyone can enjoy themselves.

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Explanation 説明

Examples 例文

How related patterns differ 比較

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