ように
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ように
1
like; as
Examples
トムは気が狂ったように働いた。
Tom worked like a madman.
2
so that; in order that; so as to; in order to
Examples
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
At sentence end
be sure to
4
At sentence end after the -masu form of a verb
I hope (that); I pray (that); may
Examples
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.
Kanji in this Word
様
14 strokes
Frequency: 493
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
Esq.
way
manner
situation
polite suffix
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さま
さん
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