Lesson 36 Grammar Flashcards
1
Q
How to say “…so/ in order to…”
A
Plain form verb (pos/neg) + ように、Verb
- The second verb explains what you are doing so/in order to achieve/ not achieve what is specified in the first clause.
- Also, the meaning is closer to “in order to” but is translated “so”
早く泳げるように、毎日練習してます
2
Q
How to indicate a change in state using ように
A
Plain form verb + ようになります/ ました
- Note: ～ようになりたいです is used when you want to improve.
やっと自転車に乗れるようになりました
3
Q
How to say/ show you are trying to create a habit to improve/ asking someone to acquire a habit like this. Could be something to do or not to do.
Yes, Japanese is a very judgemental language. Get used to it.
A
～ようにしてます = I am trying to do
～ようにしてください = Please try to do
