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〜ためには: in order to; if you want to

N3 · 06 Purpose, decisions and verb endings

Says what is necessary to achieve a goal.

Verb dictionary form or noun + の + ためには. The goal comes first, and what is needed comes after. The two parts must share the same subject. Compare ように (for other-subject goals).

Examples

試験しけんに合格ごうかくするためには、毎日まいにち勉強べんきょうしなければならない。

In order to pass the exam, you have to study every day.

夢ゆめを叶かなえるためには、努力どりょくが必要ひつようだ。

To make your dream come true, effort is necessary.

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