Meaning of ように in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ように
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Romajiyōni
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- hoping or wishing for something
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Example Sentences
ように used in context
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前髪が、おでこにかからないように髪を上げることをおすすめします。
I recommend putting up your hair so your fringe doesn't get on your forehead.
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傍目八目という言葉があるように一度協会から離れて、日本サッカーをみて頂きたい。
Like the saying that things are seen clearest from outside I wish he'd leave the association for a time and take a look at Japanese soccer.
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「馬鹿」という言葉は、悪い言葉だと言われているが、私の成長してきた環境では、 それほど悪い言葉ではなかったように思う。
I'm told "idiot" is a bad word, but where I grew up it doesn't really feel that bad.
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ストレスが胃の粘膜を荒らす原因のひとつは次のように考えられています。
The following is thought to be one of the reasons stress damages the stomach's mucous membrane.
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Please don't do anything that would besmirch the Matsuno family name!
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営業マンだって、リストラ予備軍に配属されないように必死な訳です。
After all, even salesmen are desperate to avoid being targeted for downsizing.
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