～ますように JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-ます form, remove final る + ように

Explanation

The ～ますように grammar point is used to express a wish or hope. It is often used as a closing phrase in letters or messages, and can be applied to both oneself and others. The phrase is typically used with the ます form of the verb, with the final る replaced by ように.

Example sentences

• 明日のテストで良い点をとりますように。

  I hope I get good grades on tomorrow's test.

  Ashita no tesuto de ii ten wo torimasu you ni.

• 彼が無事に帰ってきますように。

  I hope he comes back safely.

  Kare ga buji ni kaette kimasu you ni.

• みんなが健康でいられますように。

  I hope everyone stays healthy.

  Minna ga kenkou de iraremasu you ni.

• 彼女に幸せになりますように。

  I hope she becomes happy.

  Kanojo ni shiawase ni narimasu you ni.