So that in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishIntroduces a clause expressing the intended outcome of a deliberate action, allowing its subject to differ from the main clause's subject. This sense expresses purpose, not an asserted actual consequence.

Definition in Japaneseある状態になることを目指して何かをするときに使う言葉。

Example sentences

• みんなが話(はなし)についていけるように、もう少(すこ)しゆっくり話(はな)していただけますか。🔊

  Could you speak more slowly so that everyone can follow?

• 話(はなし)についていけるように、ノート送(おく)ってくれる？🔊

  Can you send me the notes so that I can catch up?

• 彼女(かのじょ)がオフィスにたどり着(つ)けるように地図(ちず)を送(おく)ったんですが、それでも道(みち)に迷(まよ)ってしまいました。🔊

  We sent her a map so that she could find the office, but she still got lost.

Learn it in a lesson

• Explaining causes, results, and purpose in Japanese

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