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～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". This N3 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

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.
忘—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.
日—Day本—Book上—Top手—Hand練—Practice

Practice this grammar

[Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように

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

Vocabulary from these examples

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026