Word details

ために

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ために.

Dictionary

Entry

ために為に爲にUsually kanaFreq #371
1

Conjunction

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of

Examples
あなたは健康のためにもっと運動をするべきだ。
You should take more exercise for the sake of your health.
2

Conjunction

because of; as a result of

Examples
雨のために私は家にいた。
I stayed home because of the rain.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

為

do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of

9 strokesFrequency 831JLPT N1Grade 8

On

イ

Kun

ためな.るな.すす.るたりつく.るなり

Nanori

びい
爲

change, be of use, reach to, do, try, practice, cost, serve as

12 strokesGrade 10

On

イ

Kun

ためな.るな.すす.るたりつく.るなり

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