N4161/179

ように

V-辞書形 + ようにい-adjective stem + ようにな-adjective/名詞 + な + ようにNの/な/で + ようにV-ない形 + ように（〜ないように）

Meanings

In order to
So that
In such a way that
To avoid or prevent (negative outcome)

About this pattern

Explanation

ように is used to express intention or purpose, similar to "in order to" or "so that". It links a preceding action or state with a desired outcome or result. It can also convey a request or instruction when used after a verb meaning to avoid or prevent something, or after 言う/願う/祈る to express a wish that something should happen. The nuance is that the speaker has a goal in mind or a desired condition, and the following clause describes how to achieve it or what should be avoided.

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Example sentences

毎日運動するようにしている。

I make sure to exercise every day.

風邪をひかないように、手をよく洗っている。

I wash my hands well to avoid catching a cold.

静かになるように、窓を閉めた。

I closed the window so that it would become quiet.

道に迷わないように、地図を持って出かけた。

I took a map with me so that I wouldn’t get lost.

先生は遅刻しないようにと注意した。

The teacher warned us to not be late.

Related patterns

Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

easy to (do); likely to (happen); easy to be affected by

Difficult to; Hard to; Not easy to do something

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Or something; Any... (with question words); No matter (who)

easy to (do); likely to (happen); easy to be affected by

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more and more; rapidly; increasing quickly; progressively

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