Verbる ことのないように
Verb-ru koto no nai you ni
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ことのないように
Expresses the desire or effort to prevent something: 'so as not to...', 'to avoid...'.
When to use
ことのないように: so that X never happens (忘れることのないように).
Explanation
Verbる ことのないように is used to show that one is trying or intending to prevent some action from happening. It's like 'so that this doesn't happen' or 'in order not to...'.
Example sentences
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Lock your car in the parking lot so you don't lose it.
Kuruma o nakusu koto no nai you ni, chuushajou de kanarazu rokku shimashou.
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Wash your hands well so you don't catch a cold.
Kaze o hiku koto no nai you ni, te o yoku araimashou.
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Study every day so you don't fail the exam.
Shiken ni ochiru koto no nai you ni, mainichi benkyou shimashou.
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Let's work carefully to avoid making mistakes.
Machigai o suru koto no nai you ni, shigoto o shinchou ni okonaimashou.
Purpose (In Order To / So That)
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