Verb ように (〜you ni)

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Verb ように (〜you ni)

Verb you ni

Verb-like construction

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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'. Patterns include: Noun + のように, Verb dictionary/negative form + ように, い-adjective + ように.

Structure

Pattern
Noun + のように / Verb-casual + ように / い-adjective + ように
NounFollowed by のように to mean 'like' or 'as if'
Examples: 猫のよう - like a cat
Verb-casual formFollowed directly by ように to indicate purpose or intention
Examples: 食べる → 食べるように - in order to eat
い-adjectiveFollowed directly by ように for the same purpose as verbs
Examples: 静かだ → 静かなように - so that it is quiet

Examples

Example 1
彼女は鳥のように軽やかに踊る。
Kanojo wa tori no you ni karoyaka ni odoru.
She dances lightly like a bird.
Breakdown
token彼女: she; 鳥のよう: like birds; 軽やかに: lightly
Example 2
覚えたことを忘れないように、毎日復習しましょう。
Oboeta koto wo wasurenai you ni, mainichi fukushuu shimashou.
In order not to forget what you've learned, let's review every day.
Breakdown
token覚えた: learned; 忘れないように: so as not to forget
Example 3
歌手になるように、毎日歌の練習をしています。
Kashu ni naru you ni, mainichi uta no renshuu wo shiteimasu.
In order to become a singer, I practice singing every day.
Breakdown
token歌手になるように: in order to become a singer
Example 4
道を渡る時、車が来ないように確認してください。
Michi wo wataru toki, kuruma ga konai you ni kakunin shite kudasai.
When crossing the road, please make sure no cars are coming.
Breakdown
token道を渡る時: when crossing the road; 車が来ないように: so that no car comes

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