のために (no tame ni)

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のために (no tame ni)

no tame ni

for, in order to

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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.

Structure

Pattern
Noun + のために
NounA noun that represents the purpose or beneficiary.
Examples: 勉強 (benkyou) - study, 家族 (kazoku) - family
のためExpresses 'for' or 'in order to'.
Examples:

Examples

Example 1
勉強のために、図書館で静かな場所を探しています。
Benkyou no tame ni, toshokan de shizukana basho o sagashiteimasu.
In order to study, I am looking for a quiet place in the library.
Breakdown
勉強: benkyou (study), のため: no tame (for the sake of), 探しています: sagashiteimasu (looking for)
図書館: toshokan (library), 静かな場所: shizukana basho (quiet place)
Example 2
彼は家族のために、一生懸命働いています。
Kare wa kazoku no tame ni, isshoukenmei hataraiteimasu.
He works hard for the sake of his family.
Breakdown
彼: kare (he), 家族: kazoku (family), 働いています: hataraiteimasu (working)

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