Yume o kanaeru tameni doryoku shimasu

Here are some functional words that can be used with short verbs.

…tameni

The phrase “tameni” in Japanese is used to express the purpose or reason for an action. It translates to “in order to” or “so that” when connected to verbs, and “for” when connected to nouns. It is important to note that when “tameni” is used with verbs, these verbs must be volitional, meaning they are actions performed by someone with intention or will.

Aifon o kau tameni, chokin o shimasu. *chokin o suru = save money

Kaigai de hataraku tameni, yoku benkyou suru.

Kanojo no tameni keeki o tsukurimashita.

Yume o kanaeru tameni doryoku shimasu. *yume = dream, kanaeru = make dream come true, doryoku suru = make one’s effort

…youni

The phrase “youni” in Japanese can be used in different contexts to convey various meanings. Primarily, it means “in order to” or “so that” when used with non-volitional verbs (verbs that do not involve intentional actions). Additionally, when “youni” connects to nouns, its meaning changes to “like,” as in “like someone” or “like something.”

Futoranai youni ranningu o shimasu. *futoru = get fat

Gaikokujin ga wakaru youni, yukkuri hanashimasu.

Yume ga kanau youni, doryoku shimasu. *kanau = come true

Expression

Kono pan o taberu tameni, toukyou e kimashita.

Motto umaku nihongo o hanaseru youni, ganbarimasu. *when a potential form is used, the sentence becomes non-volitional and “youni” is used.

ie o tateru tameni, tochi o kaimasu. *tateru = build, tochi = land

Benkyou no tameni, koohii o iremashita.

Nenai youni, koohii o tsukurimashita.