のために JLPT N4 Neutral
no tame ni
Used to express purpose or reason; 'for', 'for the sake of', 'in order to'.
Neutral, common purpose marker - "for the sake of/in order to"; safe in most contexts.
Formation
Noun + のために
Explanation
The のために grammar point is used to express the purpose or reason for doing something, or for the benefit of someone or something. It can be translated as 'for', 'for the sake of', or 'in order to' in English. The formation is straightforward, simply place のために after a noun.
Example sentences
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In order to study, I am looking for a quiet place in the library.
Benkyou no tame ni, toshokan de shizukana basho o sagashiteimasu.
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He works hard for the sake of his family.
Kare wa kazoku no tame ni, isshoukenmei hataraiteimasu.
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I exercise every day for the sake of my health.
Kenkou no tame ni, mainichi undou o shiteimasu.
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Let's all cooperate for the sake of world peace.
Sekai heiwa no tame ni, minna de kyouryoku shimashou.