ために
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ために
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.
Kanji in this Word
為
9 strokes
Frequency: 831
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
do
change
make
benefit
welfare
be of use
reach to
try
practice
cost
serve as
good
advantage
as a result of
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ため
な.る
な.す
す.る
たり
つく.る
なり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
びい
爲
12 strokes
Grade 10
Meanings
change
be of use
reach to
do
try
practice
cost
serve as
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ため
な.る
な.す
す.る
たり
つく.る
なり
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