Loading ...Using “you ni” to say in “order to” in Japanese
The “you ni” that you will learn today is different from the “you ni suru” you learned in the previous post. Think of the “you ni” in the same meaning as “in order to” or “so that…” Another useful phrase too. Let’s find out.
わかる よう に、ゆっくり はなして ください - Speak slowly, so that I can understand you
たくさん まちがえない よう に、 よく かんがえて ください - Please think carefully, so that you won’t make a lot of mistakes.
Words to learn
ゆっくり - slowly
はなす - to speak
たくさん - lots, many, much
まちがえる、間違える - to make mistake
かんがえる、考える - to think
Explanation
To use this grammar phrase correctly, there are two things to take note of. You may use “you ni” ように after a plain verb or a -nai ない form only. Short examples below
わかる よう に - in order to understand it
つかう よう に - in order to use it
こわさない よう に - in order not to break it
More useful grammars and verbs to come. Stay tune to Guide to Learn Japanese!
-->
Discussion | Share Feedback