ため
Meanings
Adverb
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. good; advantage; benefit; welfare
2. sake; purpose; objective; aim
3. consequence; result; effect
4. affecting; regarding; concerning
Kanji used
for the sake of
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (12 in total)
hence; for that reason
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
Examples (38 in total)
Let's hurry so as not to waste time.
They fought for the sake of their country.
What's this key for?
I would die for you.
Why are you working for him?
You studied hard for the test, didn't you?
The trains weren't running due to the snowfall.
They shed their blood for their independence.
His advanced age prevents him from getting a job.
He failed for want of experience.
He was hospitalized for a surgical operation.
He stopped to smoke.
I was born to love you.
I will do anything for you.
He smiled to express his agreement.
But the person in charge is there precisely to take responsibility.
Jessie is boiling water to make coffee.
I went there to meet him.
He stretched out his arm to take the book.
The room was decorated with flowers for the party.
My father exercises every day for his health.
Brian studied English for this trip.
Because of the storm, we were obliged to stay at home.
What with overwork and poor meals, she fell ill.
He had his license taken away because of reckless driving.
They set up a fund to support the victims.
I have come to Japan not to teach but to write.
She left the country to get work in the town.
I wish to go to Paris to study art.
Tom, it seems like you were born for this job.
I had to pay a large sum of money to get it back.
And he worked very hard for Mr Wood.
Fertile soil is indispensable for a good harvest.
Volunteers collected donations for the benefit of the handicapped.
He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.
His muscles ached from sitting too long in one position.
The house had its roof ripped off by the storm.
I depend on the alarm clock to wake up on time every morning.