～ように (〜you ni)
Explanation
Used to express a purpose, a way, or a natural tendency.
Formation
Verb-casual + ように, い-Adjective + ように, な-Adjective + だように, Noun + のように
Detailed Explanation
The ～ように grammar point is used to express a purpose, a way or a method, or a natural tendency. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, or nouns. It is frequently used with the verb する (to do) to express the purpose or method.
Examples
子供が安全に過ごせるように、家の中を整理します。
Kodomo ga anzen ni sugoseru you ni, ie no naka wo seiri shimasu.
I will organize the inside of the house so that the children can spend time safely.
美しい花のように、彼女は笑顔が素敵です。
Utsukushii hana no you ni, kanojo wa egao ga suteki desu.
Like a beautiful flower, her smile is lovely.
自然に英語を話せるように、毎日練習しています。
Shizen ni eigo wo hanaseru you ni, mainichi renshuu shiteimasu.
I practice every day to be able to speak English naturally.
成功するように、計画を立てましょう。
Seikou suru you ni, keikaku wo tatemashou.
Let's make a plan to succeed.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.