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Japanese word 為: for the sake of / in order to. Meanings and example sentences.

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為 (ため): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

為 (ため) means for the sake of / in order to.

See example sentences below.

為 at a glance

ためtame
N4noun
for the sake of / in order to
ためtameN4Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning of 為

Core meaning

for the sake of / in order to

Basic example sentences

Example 1

勉強するために図書館へ行きます。

Translation

I go to the library to study.

Example 2

健康のために毎朝走っています。

Translation

I run every morning for my health.

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