為(に)・ため(に) (ni tame ni)

In order to; for the sake of

Meaning & usage

為(に)・ため(に) expresses purpose or benefit, meaning 'in order to' or 'for the sake of'. It attaches to a plain-form verb (見るために) or directly to a noun (人のために, 運動のため), and can also appear as 為の before a noun it modifies (老人のための病院). It works in both casual and formal contexts.

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