HomeGrammarJLPT N1Verbる ことのないように (Verb-ru koto no nai you ni)

Verbる ことのないように (Verb-ru koto no nai you ni)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Expresses the desire or effort to prevent something: 'so as not to...', 'to avoid...'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

Verbる ことのないように is used to show that one is trying or intending to prevent some action from happening. It's like 'so that this doesn't happen' or 'in order not to...'.

Examples

Kuruma o nakusu koto no nai you ni, chuushajou de kanarazu rokku shimashou.

Lock your car in the parking lot so you don't lose it.

Kaze o hiku koto no nai you ni, te o yoku araimashou.

Wash your hands well so you don't catch a cold.

Shiken ni ochiru koto no nai you ni, mainichi benkyou shimashou.

Study every day so you don't fail the exam.

Machigai o suru koto no nai you ni, shigoto o shinchou ni okonaimashou.

Let's work carefully to avoid making mistakes.

Practice

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