BackGrammar JLPT Level N3 - Lesson 5
Structure of ため(に):
STANDARD:
Verb［る］+ ため(に)
Noun + の + ため(に)
Details about 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 followed by の.
- 新しい家を建てる____、土地を買った。In order to build a house, I bought land.
- 勉強をする____、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____やって。Please do this for me.
- 君の____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?
ため(に)
Usage Notes for ため(に):
Synonyms for ため(に):
ため-に
For, For the sake of, In order to
ため-に
For, For the sake of, In order to
わけだ
For that reason, No wonder, As you'd expect, Naturally, Thus, This is why
向き
Suitable for, Facing
んがため-に
In order to, To, For the purpose of
ため-に
For, For the sake of, In order to
Example of ため(に)
家を買う____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____勉強していません。
I am not studying just for the sake of getting a good score.
何____生きているのか、それが知りたい。
I want to know what I am living for.
お金____だけに仕事をするのは、つらいです。
It's very hard to only work for money.
老後____ちゃんと貯金しておかなければならない。
You have to save enough money for your retirement.
確認____もう一度聞いた方がいいよ。
You should ask her/him once again in order to make sure.
君____だよ。すぐに答えは教えないよ。もうちょっと考えてみて。
It's for your sake! I won't just give you the answer. Think about it a little bit more.
日本語のレベルを上げる____、文法を勉強すべきです。
You should study grammar in order to increase your Japanese level.
健康____、嫌いでも少しは野菜を食べたほうがいい。
Even if you don't like them, you'd better eat some vegetables for your health.
日本語能力試験に受かる____頑張って勉強している。
I am studying hard in order to pass the JLPT.
明日遊びに行く____、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.
君____なら何でもするよ。なぜなら、愛しているから。
I would do anything if it's for you. Because I love you.
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