～ように言う (〜you ni iu)
Explanation
To convey a message, instruction or request to someone; 'to tell (someone) to', 'to say to (someone)'.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ように言う / Verb-nai form + ように言う
Detailed Explanation
The ～ように言う grammar point is used to convey a message, instruction or request to someone. It can be translated as 'to tell (someone) to' or 'to say to (someone)'. It is commonly formed by taking the dictionary (or negative) form of the verb plus ように言う.
Examples
先生は私にもっと勉強するように言った。
Sensei wa watashi ni motto benkyou suru you ni itta.
The teacher told me to study more.
彼女は彼に待つように言いました。
Kanojo wa kare ni matsu you ni iimashita.
She told him to wait.
母は私に部屋を片付けるように言いました。
Haha wa watashi ni heya wo katazukeru you ni iimashita.
My mother told me to clean my room.
先生は生徒に質問をするように言った。
Sensei wa seito ni shitsumon wo suru you ni itta.
The teacher told the student to ask a question.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.