JLPT N4 grammar

〜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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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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