BackGrammar JLPT Level N3 - Lesson 5
Structure of 為(ため)に:
Verb［る］+ ため(に)
Noun + の + ため(に)
Details about 為(ため)に:
ため (or 為 in its kanji form) is a noun in Japanese that can be translated quite closely to 'sake' in English. However, it is classified as a non-independent word in Japanese, and must always be connected to another word which illustrates the 'sake' that ため is highlighting. The case marking particle に will often be added after ため, to show that (A) is a goal that something will be done to reach.
Due to this, ために can be translated as 'for the sake of (A)', or 'in order to (A)'.
To use ために, attach it to the end of verb in its non-past form, or a noun follow by の.
Due to this, ために can be translated as 'for the sake of (A)', or 'in order to (A)'.
To use ために, attach it to the end of verb in its non-past form, or a noun follow by の.
- 新しい家を建てるために、土地を買った。In order to build a house, I bought land.
- 勉強をするために、親に机を買ってもらった。In order to study, I got my parents to buy me a desk.
- 私のためにやって。Please do this for me.
- 君のために買ってあげたのに、誰かにあげちゃったの？I bought this for you, but you gave it to someone?
為(ため)に
Usage Notes for 為(ため)に:
Synonyms for 為(ため)に:
わけだ
For that reason, No wonder, As you'd expect, Naturally, Thus, This is why
のに
In order to
には
In order to, In regard to, For
そのため(に)
For that reason, Because of that, To that end
向き
Suitable for, Facing
んがため(に)
In order to, To, For the purpose of
Example of 為(ため)に
日本語が上手になるために、文法を勉強すべきです。
You should study grammar in order to become good at Japanese.
君のために何でもするよ。なぜなら、愛しているから。
I would do anything for you. Because I love you.
家を買うためにローンを組んだ。
I took a loan in order to buy a house.
僕はただいい点を取るために勉強していません。
I am not studying just for the sake of getting a good score.
明日遊びに行くために、今日仕事を終わらせないといけない。
I have to finish my work today so that I can go out tomorrow.
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