ため
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ため
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
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
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!
