How do you say "So that it goes straight" in Japanese?

"So that it goes straight" in Japanese is "まっすぐ飛ばせるように". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘So that it goes straight’ in Japanese

Q: What does "まっすぐ飛ばせるように" mean in English?

"まっすぐ飛ばせるように" means "So that it goes straight" in English. Usage tip: [まっすぐ飛ばせるように] expresses a goal: 'so that it goes straight.' It sounds like the start of advice, a wish, or a mental cue before swinging.

まっすぐ飛ばせるように

massugu tobaseru you ni

[mah-ssoo-goo toh-bah-seh-roo yoh nee]

💬 Usage Tip: [まっすぐ飛ばせるように] expresses a goal: 'so that it goes straight.' It sounds like the start of advice, a wish, or a mental cue before swinging.

🇯🇵 In Japan: On the tee box, Japanese advice is often understated and calm. A phrase like this fits that focused, low-key style.

Phrase Breakdown

まっすぐ

massugu

[mah-ssoo-goo]

straight

An adverb describing the direction of the ball: straight ahead.

Example

まっすぐ飛ばせるように力を抜きます。

I relax so that I can hit it straight.

飛ばせる

tobaseru

[toh-bah-seh-roo]

can hit / can send flying

Potential form used in golf to mean being able to send the ball well.

Example

まっすぐ飛ばせるように力を抜きます。

I relax so that I can hit it straight.

ように

you ni

so that; in order to

Used to express purpose or a desired result.

Example

忘れないようにメモします。

I'll make a note so I don't forget.

Words in this phrase

よう

you

[yoh]

so that / in order to

Shows the aim or desired outcome.

Example

まっすぐ飛ばせるように力を抜きます。

I relax so that I can hit it straight.

に

[nee]

to / for / so that

A particle used with よう to make the expression ように.

Example

まっすぐ飛ばせるように力を抜きます。

I relax so that I can hit it straight.

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