～ために
tameni
In order to; for the sake of; because of
Formation 接続
V dictionary form + ために; N + のために; plain clause + ために for cause
Explanation 説明
Expresses a purpose or a cause. In the purpose meaning, the planned action serves a goal; in the cause meaning, an event brings about a result.
Examples 例文
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日本に留学するために、お金を貯めています。
I am saving money to study in Japan.
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このフラッシュカードは、単語を覚えるために作りました。
I made these flashcards to memorize vocabulary.
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今夜のパーティーに行くために、宿題を早く終わらせるつもりです。
I plan to finish my homework early so I can go to tonight's party.
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週末は、彼女に会うために、京都に行きます。
I am going to Kyoto this weekend to see my girlfriend.
How related patterns differ 比較
ために can express purpose or cause. から and ので give reasons, while のです explains background. もの can offer an explanation, ものか strongly rejects, and ものなら hypothesizes a condition. Sharing もの does not make these patterns equivalent.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ために | In order to; for the sake of; because of | 日本に留学するために、お金を貯めています。 I am saving money to study in Japan. |
| ～もの | Because; after all; an explanatory reason | 今日は出かけたくない。疲れているんだもの。 I do not want to go out today. I am tired, after all. |
| ～ものか | No way; I certainly will not | そんなうそを信じるものか。 There is no way I will believe that lie. |
| ～ものなら | If it were possible; if one were to dare | できるものなら、もう一度学生時代に戻りたい。 If it were possible, I would like to return to my student days. |
| ～のです、んです | You see; the explanation is that | これから子供を保育園に迎えに 行かなければならないんです 。お先に失礼します。 I have to go and pick up my child from nursery now. Excuse me for leaving first. |
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