のために
no tame ni
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Noun + のために
Used to express purpose or reason; 'for', 'for the sake of', 'in order to'.
When to use
Neutral, common purpose marker - "for the sake of/in order to"; safe in most contexts.
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.
Purpose (In Order To / So That)
- Verb ためにtame niN4Used to describe the purpose or reason for an action; 'for…
- Verb ように〜you niN4Used to express 'like', 'as if', 'in order to', or 'so…
- Verbる べくVerb-ru bekuN1Expresses the meaning of 'in order to', 'for the purpose…
- ~んがために〜n ga tame niN1Emphasizes the reason or purpose for an action; 'in order…
- ~ように〜you niN3Used to express a purpose, a way, or a natural tendency.
- Verbる ことのないようにVerb-ru koto no nai you niN1Expresses the desire or effort to prevent something: 'so…
Corpus examples (60)
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He has dedicated his life to the preservation of nature.
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Tom came home for the Thanksgiving weekend.
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He's peeling her an apple.
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He has done many things for poor people.
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My father made me a nice lunch.
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The question is who will go there for Tom.
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A gardener was called in to design the garden.
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Because of his habit of wasting money, he couldn't get married.
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He was willing to work for others.
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It's a tragedy that rainforests are being destroyed for the sake of profits.
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I pointed out that we needed more money for the poor.
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His mother put the money in for him.
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You had better set some money apart for your wedding.
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Father has given up smoking for his health.
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You'd better put aside some money for a rainy day.
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Atomic energy can be utilized for peaceful purposes.
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He trimmed his beard for the wedding.
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I would like to return it to you for replacement.
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She argues for the sake of arguing.
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This job takes me all over the world.
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She arranged her hair for the party.
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Smoking does you more harm than good.
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What is this button for?
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Choose such friends as will benefit you.
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I wonder if he can reserve the flight for me.