~ように (so that)

grammar

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The pattern [verb]+ように, expressing purpose, manner, or content — 'so that X / in order to X / in such a way as to X.' With a non-volitional or stative verb it means 'so that X happens' (風邪を引かないように気をつける 'take care so as not to catch a cold'); with a volitional/manner reading it means 'in such a way as.' Distinct from simile-ように ('like') and from relayed-instruction ように + reporting verb.

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