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ように

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  • in order to (e.g. meet goal)
  • so that
  • take care (so as)
  • hoping or wishing for something

Example Sentences

夢がすべてかないますように。
May all my dreams come true.
彼は子供たちにそんなにさわがないようにと言った。
He told his children not to make so much noise.
彼は私に自分のプランに反対しないように頼んだ。
He begged me not to object to his plan.
スープをさまさないように。
Don't let the soup get cold.
彼は彼女が部屋に入れるようにわきに寄った。
He stepped aside for her to enter the room.