〜ように言う

Pattern
〜ように言う
Level
N4
Meaning
To tell someone to do something
Attaches to
Verb (dictionary form, ない-form) + ように
Example

先生は学生に静かにするように言った。 The teacher told the students to be quiet.

Easily confused with

〜なさい: Direct command, usually by a superior.

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