ように

expression

like; as; in the same way as

Used to express similarity or manner, often following a noun, adjective, or verb phrase. Common in comparisons and descriptions.

• 彼かれは魚さかなのように泳およぐ。

  He swims like a fish.

• 私わたしが言いったようにやってください。

  Please do it as I said.

expression

so that; in order to

Expresses purpose or result, often with verbs of effort, change, or intention. Follows a verb or adjective in the plain form.

• 忘わすれないようにメモを取とった。

  I took notes so that I wouldn't forget.

• 早はやく着つけるように急いそいだ。

  I hurried in order to arrive early.

expression

be sure to; make sure that

Used at the end of a sentence to give a strong request or instruction, often with a sense of warning or reminder. Common in formal or written contexts.

• 必かならず時じ間かんを守まもるように。

  Be sure to be punctual.

• 忘わすれ物もののないように。

  Make sure you don't leave anything behind.

expression

I hope that; may

Expresses a wish or prayer, typically at the end of a sentence after the -masu stem of a verb. Often used in formal or heartfelt expressions.

• ご成せい功こうされますように。

  I hope you succeed.

• 平へい和わが訪おとずれますように。

  May peace come.