How to Say ‘So that; in order to’ in Japanese
ように
you ni
[yoh-oh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: After a plain verb, [ように] means "so that..." or "in order to...": [間に合うように] = "so that we make it in time." You can swap in other verbs, like [忘れないように] "so I don't forget" or [聞こえるように] "so it can be heard."
Phrase Breakdown
よう
you
[yoh-oh]
so that; in such a way
Used to express a goal, result, or desired condition: 'so that...'
間に合うように急いでください。
Please hurry so that we can make it on time.
に
ni
[nee]
for; in order to; toward
A particle that marks purpose or direction in expressions like ように, meaning 'so that' or 'in order to.'
間に合うようにこの道でお願いします。
Please take this road so that we can make it on time.
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