Verb ように言う JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-casual + ように言う

Explanation

The grammar point Verb ように言う is used when someone tells or instructs another person to do something. It can be translated as 'tell to do' or 'instruct to do' in English. The formation is created by adding ように言う to the casual form of a verb.

Example sentences

• 先生は私たちに宿題をやるように言いました。

  The teacher told us to do our homework.

  Sensei wa watashitachi ni shukudai o yaru you ni iimashita.

• 母は弟に部屋を片付けるように言いました。

  My mother told my younger brother to clean his room.

  Haha wa otouto ni heya wo katazukeru you ni iimashita.

• 上司は私に報告書を提出するように言いました。

  My boss told me to submit the report.

  Joushi wa watashi ni houkokusho wo teishutsu suru you ni iimashita.

• 友達が私に早く来るように言いました。

  My friend told me to come early.

  Tomodachi ga watashi ni hayaku kuru you ni iimashita.