んがため(に)

JLPT Level: N1

Meanings

in order to

for the sake of

for the purpose of

so that (something would happen)

Usage

V（終止形/連用形）+ んがために

N + のんがために

形容詞語幹（〜んがために）

Explanation

んがため(に) is a literary or formal variant of ために, used mainly in written prose or formal speech. It expresses a strong, purposeful motive or objective behind an action. It has a somewhat archaic or solemn nuance and is less common in casual conversation. The phrase emphasizes the intention or goal driving the action, often implying devotion, sacrifice, or a significant effort to achieve the target outcome. In modern usage, you’ll see it in essays, historical texts, official documents, or literature rather than everyday chat.

国家の繁栄を願んがために、彼は長年研究を続けた。

こっかのはんえいをねがんがために、かれはちょうねんけんきゅうをつづけた。

In order to ensure the nation's prosperity, he continued his research for many years.

子どもの教育を守んがために、家庭は節約を強いられた。

こどものきょういくをまもんがために、かていはせつやくをしいられた。

To protect the children's education, the family was forced to cut back.

理想を実現んがために、彼女は困難に立ち向かった。

りそうをじつげんんがために、かのじょはこんなんにたちむかった。

In order to realize her ideals, she faced the difficulties head-on.