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Japanese grammar Verb ために: expresses a purpose or objective for an action. Pattern and examples.

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〜ために | expresses a purpose or objective for an action

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜ために (Verb ために): expresses a purpose or objective for an action.

See example sentences below.

〜ために at a glance

At a glance

〜ために

〜tame ni

Cause and reason

Expression: 〜ために
Reading: 〜tame ni
Natural meaning: expresses a purpose or objective for an action
Typical use: Cause and reason

Core meaning of 〜ために

Core meaning

expresses a purpose or objective for an action

Examples

Example 1

家族と旅行に行くために、一生懸命アルバイトをしています。

Translation

I am working hard at my part-time job in order to go on a trip with my family.

Example 2

漢字を忘れないために、毎日ノートに十回ずつ書いています。

Translation

I write each kanji ten times in my notebook every day so that I don't forget them.

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