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ため

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

Dictionary

Entry

ため為為め爲NounAdverbUsually kanaFreq #89
1

good; advantage; benefit; welfare

Examples
あなたのためなら喜んでどんなことでもします。
I am ready to do anything for you.
2

sake; purpose; objective; aim

Examples
１月３０日、３１日は葬式のため休みます。
I'm taking bereavement leave on Jan. 30 and 31.
3

consequence; result; effect

Examples
それは、おまえの声をよく聞くためだよ。
It is in order to hear your voice well.
4

affecting; regarding; concerning

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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