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Japanese

ため

ため
Meaning: for, sake, purpose, benefit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

子供のために働いている
I am working for my children.
健康のために、毎日野菜を食べるようにしています。
I make an effort to eat vegetables every day for my health.
健康のために、毎日一時間歩くことにした。
I decided to walk for an hour every day for my health.
旅行に行くためには、もっとお金を貯める必要がある。
I need to save more money to go on a trip.
健康のために毎日運動をしている。
I exercise every day for my health.

Usage Notes

Used with の before it to show who/what benefits, and に after to show purpose. Can mean 'for the sake of', 'for the purpose of', or 'for the benefit of'. Also used in ~ための (attributive) to modify nouns.

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