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N3
〜ように(目的)
Meaning
Expresses a purpose: doing something aiming for that outcome to occur. Attached to non-volitional verbs, or to potential/negative forms, it states that one does something so that a certain state will be realized. Distinguished from "〜ために," which follows volitional actions.
Examples
- 後ろの席まで聞こえるように、大きな声で話した I spoke loudly so that it could be heard even in the back seats.
- 忘れないように、手帳にメモしておく So as not to forget, I make a note in my notebook.
- 風邪をひかないように、暖かくして寝た So as not to catch a cold, I kept warm and went to sleep.