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Explaining Tricky Grammar: “ように”

Rie T

Today, we’re diving into the grammar point “ように,” a topic many of you have asked about.


To truly master “ように,” it’s important to learn it as part of a phrase rather than trying to memorize its meaning in isolation. Below is a clear breakdown of its usage!


Tricky Grammar: “ように”
You shouldn’t try to memorize the meaning of “ように” on its own.


Grammar Pattern 1: V dictionary form / V ない + ようにする

= This is used to express goals or efforts. It’s often paired with words like “これから” (from now on) or “今後” (in the future).


Examples:

1:これから毎日30分運動するようにします。

2:今後は宿題を忘れないようにします。


 

Grammar Pattern 2: V dictionary form / V ない + ようにしている

= This expresses habits or routines. Words like “毎日” (every day) or “いつも” (always) are commonly used with this pattern.


Examples:

1:毎朝6時に起きるようにしています。

2:健康のために野菜をたくさん食べるようにしています。


 

Grammar Pattern 3: V ようになる

= This pattern indicates a change in state from before to now. It often appears as “Vようになりました.”


Examples:

例1:これからAIはどんどん人間の仕事をするようになるでしょう。

例2:今は飛行機でかんたんに海外に行けるようになりました。(Vかのう + になった)

 

Grammar Pattern 4: V dictionary form / V ない + ようになっている

= This pattern describes systems or rules that have been established.


例1:このドアは、近づくと自動で開くようになっています。


例2:電気が消えると、自動でエアコンが止まるようになっています。


 

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