〜ように
JLPT N4:so that
Gives a goal that is not directly in your control: "so that…".
How to form it
- Put the verb in the dictionary form or the ない form and add ように: 忘れないように (so that I don't forget).
- It suits potential verbs, negatives, and verbs for things that happen by themselves, like 聞こえる (be audible) and 治る (get better).
- The two halves can have different subjects: 子供にも分かるように、簡単に説明した (I explained it simply so that even children could understand).
Examples
忘れないように、メモを取りました。
I made a note so that I wouldn't forget.
後ろの人にも聞こえるように、大きな声で話してください。
Please speak up so the people at the back can hear.
Notes
- For a deliberate action that the subject carries out, use 〜ために.
Similar meaning
- 〜ためにin order to
"In order to", for goals you act on directly, with the same subject.
Same form, different meaning
- 〜ようにするmake sure to
With する: make an effort to do something.