ように

様 に

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    like, as
    word usually written using kana alone

    • トムは気が狂ったように働いた。
      Tom worked like a madman.

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    so that, in order that, so as to, in order to
    word usually written using kana alone

    • みんなに聞こえるようにもっと大きな声で話しなさい。
      Speak louder so everyone can hear you.

  3. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    be sure to
    at sentence end
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    I hope (that), I pray (that), may
    at sentence end after the -masu form of a verb
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 早く病気がよくなりますように。
      I hope you'll get well soon.
    • 夢がすべて叶いますように。
      May all my dreams come true.