HomeGrammarJLPT N4Verb ように (〜you ni)

Verb ように (〜you ni)

JLPT N4

Explanation

Used to express 'like', 'as if', 'in order to', or 'so that'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ように grammar point is used to express different meanings depending on the context: 'like', 'as if', 'in order to', or 'so that'. Formation patterns can include: Noun + のように, Verb dictionary/negative form + ように, い-adjective + ように, etc.

Examples

Kanojo wa tori no you ni karoyaka ni odoru.

She dances lightly like a bird.

Oboeta koto wo wasurenai you ni, mainichi fukushuu shimashou.

In order not to forget what you've learned, let's review every day.

Kashu ni naru you ni, mainichi uta no renshuu wo shiteimasu.

In order to become a singer, I practice singing every day.

Michi wo wataru toki, kuruma ga konai you ni kakunin shite kudasai.

When crossing the road, please make sure no cars are coming.

Practice

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