ように
Frequency rank: 39.
- in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as)word usually written using kana alone
- hoping or wishing for somethingword usually written using kana alone
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Forms
- ようにFrequency rank: 39.
- 様に【ように】
Generated definitions (experimental)
- in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as)
- hoping or wishing for something
This usage indicates a purpose or intention behind an action, often expressing that something is done to achieve a specific goal or result.
This meaning conveys a desire or hope for something to happen, reflecting an aspiration that is more subjective and emotional in nature.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ようにするto make an effort to (ensure that something happens)ねがい願いがかなう叶うようにto hope that a wish comes trueげんき元気になるようにto get better (in terms of health)せいこう成功するようにto succeedいのる祈るようにto pray for somethingわかる分かるようにto make (something) understandableちゅうい注意するようにto pay attention (so that...)でる出るようにto come out (the way one hopes)もくひょう目標をたっせい達成するようにto achieve one's goalsべんきょう勉強するようにto study (in order) to...