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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Example sentences
子供のために働いている
I am working for my children.
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.
彼は励ますために私の背中を叩いた。
He patted me on the back to encourage me.
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.
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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