~ように

〜you ni

JLPT N3 Chapter 65: Rules, habits and resolutions, 5 of 7

Formation

Verb-casual + ように, い-Adjective + ように, な-Adjective + だように, Noun + のように

Used to express a purpose, a way, or a natural tendency.

When to use

ように: so that (a result you can't directly control), or 'like'.

Explanation

The ~ように grammar point is used to express a purpose, a way or a method, or a natural tendency. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, or nouns. It is frequently used with the verb する (to do) to express the purpose or method.

Example sentences

Purpose (In Order To / So That)

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