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ため
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. good; advantage; benefit; welfare
I'm saying this for your own good, too.
2. sake; purpose; objective; aim
Live for the sake of living.
3. consequence; result; effect
The road is congested because of an accident.
4. affecting; regarding; concerning
Alt. forms
ため
88%
為ため
11%
為ため
爲ため
Pitch accent
た
め
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Used in: 6966
Used in vocabulary (16 in total)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
hence; for that reason
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
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Examples (200 in total)
You are working hard for your dream, aren't you?
What are you working for?
Can you die for love?
What are they for?
I did it for my son.
A bedroom is for sleeping.
It's not for anyone's sake.
I built this for you.
I'm saying this for your own good, too.
Who did you buy this for?
We eat so that we can live.
We're here to win.
Just do this for me.
This isn't for me.
We fought for everyone.
She only worked for the money.
I was trembling with fear.
I came here to study.
He works for the sake of money.
We could not play owing to the rain.
He was late because of the snow.
We sang for her.
He could not come on account of illness.
Miyuki set the table for the party.
On account of an accident, I was late for school.
They stopped to talk.
Rules are made to be broken.
I'll remember it for the future.
I couldn't sleep because of the heat.
Society exists for the sake of the individual.
I'll make breakfast for you.
The train was delayed on account of snow.
They fought in the cause of justice.
They fought for freedom.
They cannot counterattack because they have no bullets.
It's for my own peace of mind.
We also have the chance to make it happen.
It's for monitoring you.
How can we make a difference in the world?
People do not live to eat but eat to live.
I need something to write with.
It is fun because I make it for the person I like.
He wants a book to read.
I want to cook for you.
This book is both interesting and instructive.
It is to protect the people I love.
Her jokes made us all laugh.
I have no intention of bowing down to anyone for money.
Her eyes were red from crying.
Why did you join this organization?
I'm calling to thank you.
Give me some paper to write on.
I'll do anything if it's for you.
What on earth did we sign this contract for?
Your father went through all that trouble for your sake.
They're studying to get into college.
I went to the station to see my friend off.
We are all praying for Japan.
I prepared well for this examination.
I don't make music for the money.
Because it is being pulled tightly, it does not come off easily.
He went to sea to swim.
We were late because of the heavy snow.
I was unable to breathe because of the smoke.
I went to the park to play.
What is this button for?
It is nothing more than a means to avoid conflict.
I went to America to study.
They arrived late because of the storm.
His wife ran a hot bath for him.
I've given my best for the company.
His misfortune gained him sympathy.
We need plants in order to live.
Owing to illness, he could not come with us.
He studies with a view to becoming a doctor.
She worked hard to reach her goals.
I have two gifts for friends.
This is for the development of the village.
Boards are used to make floors.
They fought for freedom of religion.
They worked hard for the sake of their children.
I'd do anything for you.
I'd do anything for you.
I want something to drink now.
More time is needed for the preparations.
He gave his blood to help his sister.
He likes to cook for his family.
She came here to see me.
I bought these flowers for you.
Would you mind calling him for me?
Women in that country are fighting for their freedom.
She cooks for him every day.
I couldn't come because of the heavy rain.
I would give up my life for my family.
The stories in the book are written for her.
I went home in order to change my clothes.
She put on her new dress for the party.
They only stayed together for the sake of their children.
I came to this country for the purpose of studying music.
Children in the town were taken away for safety.
She is collecting material for a book.
Everything is now ready for you.
Harry was late for class yesterday because of his accident.
Hurting others to protect yourself is despicable.
We stopped talking so that we could hear the music.
I saved a piece of cake for my little brother.
He goes to the library to read books.
It is a journey to remember what one has lost.
Let's climb that mountain to see it.
I want many books to read.
I know that it is for the sake of the world and for the sake of people.
We went into a shop to get some food.
She gave up everything for her children.
The park was built for the benefit of the public.
My leg hurts and I can't run, so I crawl along the ground.
They will be used for making people happy.
The hat stood out because of its strange shape.
I put on my cap to go out.
A big crowd of people collected to watch the festival.
Parents scold their children for their own good.
This novel is both interesting and instructive.
The organization called a school is an institution for education.
Let's go by bus to see more of the city.
She bought a bicycle in order to go to school.
For this boy's sake, I wouldn't even begrudge my life.
There was too little information to predict it.
If I'm going to fight anyway, I want to fight to keep everyone alive.
So that was bait to lure me out?
You exist precisely for that purpose alone.
I'm not here to fight.
I opened the window so I might let fresh air in.
She made a new suit for him.
What are the basic rules for keeping a dog?
She was in a hurry to see the new baby.
To make it in time, I guess we'll have to cut one of the scenes.
There was probably some preparation for the escape.
We came here to build a new town.
He did it not for me but for himself.
Is there anything that I can do for you?
I'm ready to do anything for you.
And even now, I can do nothing for my older sister.
We have to do something for the dead.
Is it used to keep things cold?
We have plenty of time to do that.
I'm prepared to do anything to protect freedom.
She made the doll for me.
It would do the young lady good to learn a little about reality.
I want you to meet him in order to hear his opinion.
This is the key to getting through today safely.
I telephoned to make sure that he was coming.
To dispel the strange image, I try putting it into words.
He went to Tokyo for the purpose of getting a new job.
She made a new dress for her daughter.
Some people write books for money, others for pleasure.
We're all but ready for the cold winter.
Television is a very important medium for giving information.
Children go to school to learn things.
It is crucial for world peace.
His thin lips part slightly in surprise.
Write down the facts needed to convince other people.
Wasn't this a sword forged to slay giants?!
Did you stay home to study for the test?
I gave her a comic book to read.
Because it is located in the center of the continent, it borders several countries.
Moreover, because it occasionally sways significantly, they are desperately clinging on.
She designed beautiful costumes for the movie.
I must pull myself together to overcome this incident.
Do you know a good way to learn new words?
I will obey orders to protect the safety of the people and the state.
I studied hard to enter the school.
Because they are ancient items, it is rare for them to function perfectly.
A new team was formed in order to take part in the race.
They gave a big party for me.
He nodded to show that he agreed with me.
"Why are you studying English so hard?" "To be an English teacher."
It was a saving grace that the merchants had also increased their guards just in case.
It is often used to feed to animals such as cattle.
She came to Tokyo with a view to getting a new job.
I have started skipping lunch with a view to losing weight.
She looked at the picture to refresh her memory.
But his friends got together to help him.
I acted to protect myself from a similar destiny.
To save the earth, all of us must do something.
I left home early to get a good seat.
The police are making every effort to look into the case.
Because of this treatment, I think my son will have to miss school for a while.
They accused him of being in the classroom in order to cause trouble.
I have to run faster to catch up with him.
He is too cautious to try anything new.
I need to go to the store to buy some eggs.
He phoned me to talk about his holiday plans.
I have to study hard to keep up with the other students.
For example, people sleep to restore their physical strength and prepare for the future.
It seems that she does not need a wand to use magic.
I read books and magazines to keep up with the times.
We climbed higher so that we might get a better view.
I like to go to a cabin in the woods to enjoy solitude.
Yesterday I went to the store to get my watch checked.
Due to ability limitations, you cannot use this item.
The next morning, I left my room to take out the trash.