環境を守るために、できることをすべきだ。
To protect the environment, we should do what we can.
Japanese
ため
ため
Meaning: for, sake, purpose, benefit
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I am working for my children.
彼は毎日、健康のためにたくさんの水を飲む。
He drinks a lot of water every day for his health.
彼は料理の腕を磨くために、毎日練習している。
He practices every day to improve his cooking skills.
彼は健康のために、お酒を一切飲まないことにした。
He decided not to drink any alcohol at all for the sake of his health.
スーパーで夕食のために肉を買った。
I bought meat at the supermarket for dinner.
自分の実力を試すために、コンテストに応募した。
I entered the contest to test my own ability.
新しいアパートの契約を結ぶために、不動産屋へ行った。
I went to the real estate agent to sign a contract for a new apartment.
子供たちの将来のために、質の高い教育を提供することが重要だ。
It is important to provide high-quality education for the children's future.
教員の資格を取るために勉強している
I'm studying to get a teacher's license.
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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