N4Purpose

～ように (you ni - purpose)

Q: Is "Using ～ように with volitional verbs." correct?

No. The correct form is "Use ～ために instead.". Volitional verbs, such as 'kau' or 'iku', are used with ～ために to express a purpose or intention. ～ように is used with non-volitional verbs.

Q: Is "Using dictionary form of volitional verbs." correct?

No. The correct form is "Use potential form or negative form instead.". Volitional verbs, such as 'kau' or 'iku', have a dictionary form that is not used with ～ように. Instead, use the potential form or negative form of the verb.

Q: Is "Using ～ように with nouns." correct?

No. The correct form is "Use 'tame ni' instead.". ～ように is used with verbs, not nouns. To express a purpose or intention with a noun, use 'tame ni' instead.

in order to; so that

Definition

Meaning

The grammar pattern ～ように indicates a goal or a desired state. It is used to express the purpose or intention behind an action. This pattern is typically used with non-volitional verbs, such as potential form, negative form, or intransitive verbs. For example, '忘れないように' means 'so that I won't forget' or 'in order not to forget'. This pattern is often used to convey a sense of intention or purpose, and it can help to create a more polite or considerate tone in Japanese communication.

Structure

Formation Rules

Form	Pattern	Example
Potential form	Verb stem + うように	見るように
Negative form	Verb stem + ないように	来ないように
Intransitive verb	Verb stem + ように	寝るように

Examples

Example Sentences

忘れないように、メモをしておきます。

Wasurenai yō ni, memo o shite okimasu.

I'll make a note so that I won't forget.

忘れないように (so that I won't forget) + メモをしておきます (I'll make a note)

後ろの人にも聞こえるように、大きい声で話しました。

Usiro no hito ni mo kikoeru yō ni, ōkii koe de hanashimashita.

I spoke loudly so that the people behind me could hear.

後ろの人にも聞こえるように (so that the people behind me could hear) + 大きい声で話しました (I spoke loudly)

早く病気が治るように、お祈りしています。

Hayaku byōki ga naoru yō ni, oinarishite imasu.

I'm praying so that the illness will heal quickly.

早く病気が治るように (so that the illness will heal quickly) + お祈りしています (I'm praying)

Context

Usage Notes

The ～ように pattern is used to express a goal or intention, and it is typically used with non-volitional verbs. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as making a plan, giving advice, or expressing a wish. The pattern is often used in polite or considerate language, and it can help to create a more formal or respectful tone.

Watch out

Common Mistakes

Using ～ように with volitional verbs.

Use ～ために instead.

Volitional verbs, such as 'kau' or 'iku', are used with ～ために to express a purpose or intention. ～ように is used with non-volitional verbs.

Using dictionary form of volitional verbs.

Use potential form or negative form instead.

Volitional verbs, such as 'kau' or 'iku', have a dictionary form that is not used with ～ように. Instead, use the potential form or negative form of the verb.

Using ～ように with nouns.

Use 'tame ni' instead.

～ように is used with verbs, not nouns. To express a purpose or intention with a noun, use 'tame ni' instead.

Strategy

JLPT Exam Tips

When using the ～ように pattern on the JLPT exam, make sure to use it with non-volitional verbs and to express a clear purpose or intention. Pay attention to the context and the verb form used to ensure that you are using the pattern correctly.

Related Patterns

～ために～ために is used to express a purpose or intention with volitional verbs, whereas ～ように is used with non-volitional verbs.～ため～ため is used to express a purpose or intention with a more general or vague sense, whereas ～ように is used to express a more specific or clear purpose.

In context