[JLPT N4] The effort behind ように I've been struggling to remember the usages of ～ように, but I came up with a way to simplify the core meaning is to think of it like putting forth the effort to ~. Some of the more common usages seen in the JLPT N4 exam are as follows: 1. Ｖる+ようになる : (putting forth the effort) to become able to V / the situation came to be * 毎日、日本語を勉強するようになりました。 I have taken to studying Japanese everyday. 2. Ｖる・ない+ように ～ : in order to Ｖ you have to (put forth the effort and) ～ * カルロスがわかるように、地図を書いてあげた。 I drew Carlos a map to make sure he knew where to go. 3. Ｖる・ない+ようにする : ("") to try / make sure to V * 友達とけんかしないようにするよ。 I'm gonna try to not fight with my friends. 4. Ｖる・ない+ように言う : to ask (make a request) / advice / give instruction to someone (THEY put forth the effort) * 医者は毎日薬を飲むように言いました。 The doctor told me to take the medicine everyday.