N332/219

ため(に)

Noun + のためにVerb (dictionary form) + ためにい-adjective + ためにな-adjective + な + ために

Meanings

for the sake of
in order to
for the benefit of
to aim for

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Explanation

ために expresses purpose or benefit: what someone does or what something is for. It connects a cause (the purpose or beneficiary) to the action or situation. Use のために when you talk about someone or something benefiting from the action, or when you specify the purpose of an action. It tends to be used in more formal or written style, and is common in both daily and academic contexts.

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Example sentences

学校へ行くために、早く起きた。

I woke up early in order to go to school.

母のために料理を練習している。

I’m practicing cooking for my mother.

健康のために野菜をたくさん食べる。

I eat a lot of vegetables for my health.

友達のためにプレゼントを買った。

I bought a present for my friend.

日本語を勉強するために日本に来た。

I came to Japan in order to study Japanese.

雨のために試合は中止になった。

The match was canceled because of rain.

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during; while; throughout; in the process of

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while; during; between; in the period of

During the period of / while; Before something changes or happens; Within the time when ... happens

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before it happens; before doing something becomes true; before it ends/advances; before it’s no longer possible; while still in the state of not ...