Verb よう
~ you / ~ you ni
Formation
Verb (dictionary or negative form) + ように (する / etc.)
Expresses 'the way/manner of doing something' or 'in order to / so that / try to'.
When to use
ます stem + よう: the way of doing (話しよう).
Explanation
This usage of よう most commonly appears as 「Verb辞書形 + ように」. It can mean 'in order to do something', 'so that something happens', or 'in the way someone does something'. It is also used in expressions like ～ようにする (to make an effort to) or ～ように言う (to tell someone to do something).
Example sentences
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I will try to solve this problem.
Kono mondai o toku you ni doryoku shimasu.
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Let's do it the way he said.
Kare ga itta you ni yarimashou.
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I make it a point to run every day.
Mainichi hashiru you ni shiteimasu.
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Try to take care of your own heart.
Jibun no kokoro o taisetsu ni suru you ni.