Japanese

ために

ために
Meaning: for; for the sake of; in order to; because of
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

I am working hard for my family.
限られた空間を有効に活用するために、家具の配置を工夫した。
In order to use the limited space effectively, I devised the layout of the furniture.
泥棒を捕まえるために警察を呼んだ。
I called the police to catch the thief.
現代の工場では、効率を高めるために高度な機械が導入されている。
In modern factories, advanced machines are introduced to improve efficiency.
敵軍の攻撃を防ぐために、援軍が派遣された。
Reinforcements were dispatched to prevent the enemy army's attack.
勇者は世界を救うために魔王を滅ぼした。
The hero destroyed the demon king to save the world.
夏休みの課題を終わらせるために、毎日図書館に通っている。
I go to the library every day to finish my summer vacation assignments.
祖先の霊を祭るために、毎年実家に帰省している。
I return to my family home every year to worship the spirits of our ancestors.
彼は一家を支えるために一生懸命働いている。
He is working hard to support his family.
新製品を宣伝するために広告を出した。
We put out an advertisement to promote the new product.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate purpose, benefit, or cause.

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