Explanation：〜ように
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"so that", "in order to"
Used to express purpose, hope, or a desired outcome. It translates to "in order to," "so that," or "with the intention that" in English. It appears frequently when describing an action or condition that someone wants to achieve or ensure. This expression is often used to explain goals or the reasons behind taking a particular action.
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V（dictionary form） + ように
V（nai form） + ように
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- Purpose or Goal: "〜ように" is commonly used to explain the purpose or intended outcome of an action.
- Indirect Request or Wish: It can be used to express a wish or hope for a certain result without directly stating it.
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N4
Sample sentenes
将来、日本の 会社で 働けるように 頑張って 日本語を 勉強します。
I do my best to do study Japanese so that I can work for a Japanese company in the future.
ホワイトボードの 文字が 見えるように 前の 席に 座ります。
I will sit in the front so that I can see the letters on the white board.
お金に 困らないように、少しずつ 貯金します。
I’m saving money little by little so that I will not have trouble with money.
子供でも 食べられるように、甘く 作っています。
I cooked it sweet so that children can eat it.
字幕が なくても 理解できるように、たくさん 日本語 を勉強します。
I will study Japanese so much that I can understand anime even if there are no subtitles.
遅刻しないように、目覚まし 時計を セットします。
I set the alarm so that I will not be late.
風邪を ひかないように、毎日 家に 帰ったら 手を 洗って、うがいをします。
When I go home, I gargle every day so I won't catch a cold.
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
| しょうらい | future |
| がんばる | to do one's best |
| ホワイトボード | white board |
| こまる | to be in trouble |
| ちょきんする | to save money |
| じまく | subtitle |
| りかいする | to understand |
| ちこくする | to be late |
| めざましどけい | alarm clock |
| うがいする | to gargle |
