よう
yōni

Expression

1. like; as

Usually Written in Kana
トムは くるったように はたらいた。
tomuwa kiga kurutta yōni hataraita.
Tom worked like a madman.
Expression

2. so that; in order that; so as to; in order to

Usually Written in Kana
みんなに こえるようにもっと おうきな こえ はなしなさい。
minnani kikoeru yōni motto ōkina koede hanashinasai.
Speak louder so everyone can hear you.
Expression

3. be sure to

Usually Written in Kana
Expression

4. I hope (that); I pray (that); may

Usually Written in Kana
はや病気 びょうきがよくなりますように。
hayaku byōkiga yoku narimasu yōni.
I hope you'll get well soon.
ゆめがすべて かないますように。
yumega subete kanaimasu yōni.
May all my dreams come true.