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Indicates purpose; in order that, with the result that. / Indicates purpose; in such a way that, with the intent that.

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so that

Source Word

so that

Conjunction

Japanese Meaning

目的を示す表現で、例えば「～するために」と訳される。 / 結果として～がもたらされるという意味合いを含む場合もある。

I left early so that I could catch the first train.

始発の電車に間に合うように、私は早めに家を出ました。

Sense（1）

Indicates purpose; in order that, with the result that.

He must die so that others might live.

Sense（2）

Indicates purpose; in such a way that, with the intent that.

He tied a complex knot so that others would find it hard to undo.