Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 10: 1/18

(よう)So that, In order to, In such a way that

Structure

Verb[る](1) + ように + Phrase
Verb[できる](2) + ように + Phrase

(1) Verb[ない]
(2) Verb[できる][ない]

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About ように

When partnered with verbs in the potential form, or in the negative form, the auxiliary verb ようだ (in its adverbial form ように) implies that the speaker has a lack of direct control over an outcome, and therefore is 'trying to do (B) in the manner of (A)', but cannot guarantee the result. This grammar point is usually translated as 'to do (A) in such a way that will enable (B)', or 'in order to allow (B)'.

To use ように in this way, simply add it to the non-past form of any verb in its negative, potential, or standard conjugation.

As mentioned in our lesson about potential verbs, する does not actually have a potential form, and therefore できる will be used instead.

Synonyms

Examples

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    (たと)えば風邪(かぜ)()かないように(あたた)服装(ふくそう)する

    For example, I wear warm clothes so that I won't catch a cold.

    (かれ)理解(りかい)出来(でき)るように説明(せつめい)ようと(おも)ている

    I plan to explain it in such a way that he will be able to understand.

    大事(だいじ)こと(わす)れないようにいつもメモている

    I always take notes so that I won't forget important things.

    ()()うように数分(すうふん)(はや)()つもり

    I plan to leave a few minutes earlier so that I will be on time.

    太陽(たいよう)()くらまないように、スキーヤーゴーグルかけています。

    The skiiers wear goggles so that they won't be blinded (disoriented) by the sun.

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ように – Grammar Discussion

Most Recent Replies (5 in total)

  • Ambo100

    Ambo100

    AIAJ has this pattern which I found most helpful in understanding the structure.

    ‘X のように Y’ means ‘Y so that X’

  • Howl_UK

    Howl_UK

    Link to Misa’s video for this grammar point.

  • Howl_UK

    Howl_UK

    I just watched this as well. I think I prefer her to Misa actually. She is amazingly clear and thorough.

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