ように
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.
忙しくても、日課だけは欠かさないようにしている。
Even when busy, I make sure not to miss my daily routine.
Purpose usage with している
忘れないようにメモする。
I take notes so that I don't forget.
風邪を引かないように気をつけてください。
Please be careful not to catch a cold.
2.
like, as
Used to make comparisons or describe similarity.
鳥のように空を飛びたい。
I want to fly through the sky like a bird.
Comparison usage
GRAMMAR PATTERNS:
1. PURPOSE (〜ように):
- V(dictionary/ない) + ように (so that V / so that not V)
- 間に合うように早く出る (leave early so as to be on time)
- 忘れないようにする (make sure not to forget)
2. COMPARISON (〜のように):
- N + のように (like N)
- 子どものように (like a child)
- 言ったように (as I said)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ようにする (to make sure to, to try to)
- ようになる (to come to, to become able to)
- ように言う (to tell someone to)
DISTINCTION:
- ように (purpose/manner) - this entry
- ために (purpose/reason) - implies more direct causation