BasicJLPT N4 Grammar
ように
So that/In order to
Romaji: youni
Meaning & usage
So that | Do something in such a way that ~.
Example sentences 6
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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.
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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.
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病気が治るように薬を飲んだ。
I took medicine so that I would recover from illness.
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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.
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遅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.
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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.