ように

So that/In order to

Romaji: youni

Meaning & usage

So that | Do something in such a way that ~.

Example sentences 6

  1. 僕が分かるようにスミスさんはゆっくり英語を話してくれた。

    Mr. Smith spoke English slowly so that I could understand him.

  2. 子供が本を読むように面白そうな本を買って来た。

    I bought some interesting-looking books so that my child would read books.

  3. 病気が治るように薬を飲んだ。

    I took medicine so that I would recover from illness.

  4. 読めるように字を奇麗に書いて下さい。

    Please write it neatly so that I can read it.

  5. おくれないようにタクシーで行きました。

    I went there by taxi so that I wouldn't be late.

  6. 風邪を引かないように気をつけている・います。

    I'm taking care of myself so that I don't catch a cold.