〜ように

Pattern

〜ように

Level

N4

Reading

ように

Meaning

In order to / so that

Attaches to

Verb (Potential, Non-volitional, or Negative form)

Nuance & register

Focuses on a desired state or situation rather than a direct action.

Example

忘れないように、メモをしておきます。 I will make a note so that I don't forget.

Easily confused with

〜ために (tame ni) which requires volitional verbs, while 〜ように is used with uncontrollable states or negative verbs.

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