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N4expressionpurpose

ように (you ni) - So that/In order to

[Verb dictionary form] + ように

Quick answer

[Verb dictionary form] + ように means "So that, in order to". This N4 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Meaning

So that, in order to

Explanation

ように expresses purpose, especially for non-controllable results.

Examples

忘れないように、メモを取ります。
わすれないように、メモをとります。
I take notes so that I won't forget.
忘—Forget取—Take
風邪をひかないように、気をつけてください。
かぜをひかないように、きをつけてください。
Please be careful so you won't catch a cold.
風—Wind邪—Wrong気—Spirit

Practice this grammar

[Verb dictionary form] + ように

Which sentence correctly uses "ように (you ni) - So that/In order to"?

Vocabulary from these examples

取TakeN3気SpiritN5風WindN4忘ForgetN3邪WrongN3気Spirit風Wind

Last updated Jul 4, 2026