Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 26
Structure of 様(よう)に言(い)う:
Verb + ように + 言う
(1) 頼む、命じる
Details about 様(よう)に言(い)う:
ようにいう is an expression which combines the auxiliary verb ようだ, with the う-Verb 言う. This indicates that something is being said in a way that instigates (A). As ようだ is being linked to the verb 言う, it will take on its adverbial form, ように.
- 子供に水をこぼさないように言う。I tell my child not to spill his water. (To tell them in a way that 'not spilling the water' is the focus)
- 弁護士が犯人に警察に話さないように言う。The lawyer told the criminal to not talk to the police. (To tell them in a way that 'not talking to the police' is the focus)
- 俺の漫画を借りてもいいけど、破らないように頼むよ。It is okay for me to let you borrow my manga, but I request that you not rip it.
- 総理は国民に海外旅行に行かないように命じる。The prime minister will order citizens to not travel abroad.
様(よう)に言(い)う
Usage Notes for 様(よう)に言(い)う:
Synonyms for 様(よう)に言(い)う:
ように~てほしい
Want ~ to ~ like ~, Want ~ to be able to ~, Want ~ to ~ in the way of ~
ように
So that, In order to, In such a way that
Example of 様(よう)に言(い)う
お弁当を持って行くことを忘れないように言った。
I told you not to forget to take your lunchbox with you.
トムに手伝いをするように頼んだよ。
I requested that Tom help out.
子供らが怖がらないように頼むよ。
I ask that you not scare the kids. (in such a way)
卵を買うように言ったはずだ。
I most definitely told you to pick up some eggs. (In such a way)
明日試合があるので、今夜よく眠るように言った。
Since we have a game tomorrow, I told them to get a good night's sleep tonight. (In such a way)
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