ように

expression

so that, in order to

1. so that, in order to

Expresses purpose or goal; used to indicate doing something with the aim of achieving a certain state.

Even when busy, I make sure not to miss my daily routine.

Purpose usage with している

I take notes so that I don't forget.

Please be careful not to catch a cold.

2. like, as

Used to make comparisons or describe similarity.

I want to fly through the sky like a bird.

Comparison usage

COMMON PATTERNS (Sense 1):

COMMON PATTERNS (Sense 2):

ために: purpose with a volitional verb the subject controls (合格(ごうかく)するために勉強(べんきょう)する). ように takes verbs the subject cannot simply choose: potential forms, negatives and changes of state (合格(ごうかく)できるように, 忘(わす)れないように, 見(み)えるように).

Related Words

Compare: べく (in order to)

Compare: ような (like)

Compare: みたいな (like)

general

Added 2026.2.5 11:14 · Revised 2026.10.13 22:52

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