〜ますように: meaning and usage

How to form it

• verb (masu-stem)+ますように
• verb (masu-stem)+ませんように

How it is used

A wish, 'may A happen', for things beyond one's control. Typical on wish cards and when wishing others well. The sentence simply ends at 「ように」.

Examples

1. じゅんこちゃんの手術が成功しますように。

   I hope that Junko's surgery will be a success.

2. 明日の試験に合格できますように。

   I hope I pass tomorrow's exam.

3. 旅行の日に雨が降りませんように。

   I hope it doesn't rain on the day of our trip.