N3purposeintermediate

~ように (you ni) - So that

[Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように

Quick answer

[Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように means "So that / In order to". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

So that / In order to

Explanation

Used to express purpose or goal when the outcome is not directly controllable.

Examples

忘れないように、メモしました。
わすれないように、メモしました。
I took notes so I wouldn't forget.
日本語が上手になるように練習する。
にほんごがじょうずになるようにれんしゅうする。
I practice so that I'll get good at Japanese.

Practice this grammar

[Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように

Which sentence correctly uses "~ように (you ni) - So that"?