〜ように(目的)
〜ように(目的) means so that; in order that. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. 「ように」 expresses a purpose of making a certain state happen or become possible. It is often used with potential forms, non-volitional verbs, and negative forms. Compared with 「ために」, it focuses more on the resulting state.
Japanese sources describe it as 「そうなることを目的にする」.
〜ように(目的) examples
忘れないように、メモします。
I take notes so that I will not forget.
早く起きられるように、早く寝ます。
I go to bed early so that I can wake up early.
〜ように(目的) exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
風邪をひかない( )、手を洗います。
- ように ✓
- 場合は
- ので
- のに
I wash my hands so that I do not catch a cold.
電車に遅れない( )、早く家を出ます。
- ので
- し
- ように ✓
- 場合は
I leave home early so that I will not be late for the train.
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