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〜ために: in order to; because of

More · Opinion & reasoning

Gives a purpose ("in order to") or a cause ("because of").

Dictionary form + ために = purpose (same subject). Noun の + ために = "for the sake of". As a cause (past/plain form + ために), it is formal and written.

Examples

日本にほんへ行いくために貯金ちょきんしている。

I am saving money in order to go to Japan.

家族かぞくのために働はたらいています。

I am working for my family.