N333/219

ために

V dictionary form + ためにNoun + の + ためにNa-adjective/な + の + ために

Meanings

in order to
for the sake of
so that

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Explanation

ために expresses purpose or goal: the action that follows is done with a certain aim in mind. It answers the question ‘Why?’ with the intention behind an action. It is not used to talk about reasons or causes in the sense of “because of” unless you’re indicating a purpose for the action. Commonly used with verbs in the dictionary form, or with nouns/na-adjectives preceding のために.

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Example sentences

私は健康のために毎朝ジョギングをします。

I jog every morning for my health.

合格するために勉強を続けています。

I keep studying in order to pass.

家族のために新しい仕事を探しています。

I’m looking for a new job for the sake of my family.

環境のために、節電を心がけています。

I try to save electricity for the sake of the environment.

将来のために貯金をしています。

I am saving money for the future.

Related patterns

It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

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It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

while; during; between; in the period of

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

ないうちに

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 ...