Verb ように (〜you ni)
Explanation
Used to express 'like', 'as if', 'in order to', or 'so that'.
Formation
Examples: Noun + のように / Verb-casual + ように / い-adjective + ように
Detailed Explanation
The ～ように grammar point is used to express different meanings depending on the context: 'like', 'as if', 'in order to', or 'so that'. Formation patterns can include: Noun + のように, Verb dictionary/negative form + ように, い-adjective + ように, etc.
Examples
彼女は鳥のように軽やかに踊る。
Kanojo wa tori no you ni karoyaka ni odoru.
She dances lightly like a bird.
覚えたことを忘れないように、毎日復習しましょう。
Oboeta koto wo wasurenai you ni, mainichi fukushuu shimashou.
In order not to forget what you've learned, let's review every day.
歌手になるように、毎日歌の練習をしています。
Kashu ni naru you ni, mainichi uta no renshuu wo shiteimasu.
In order to become a singer, I practice singing every day.
道を渡る時、車が来ないように確認してください。
Michi wo wataru toki, kuruma ga konai you ni kakunin shite kudasai.
When crossing the road, please make sure no cars are coming.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.