Meaning
The pattern ～ために expresses a clear purpose or goal. It connects to verb dictionary forms or noun + の. Unlike ～ように, which often uses negative forms and potential verbs, ～ために directly states the intended purpose with action verbs and nouns.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞辞書形 | 動詞辞書形 + ために |
| 名詞 + の | 名詞の + ために |
Examples
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世界旅行の ために、一生懸命 働いて、お金を 貯めています。
In order to take a trip around the world, I am working hard and saving money. -
ラジさんは インド工場を 作るために、インドに 出張に 行った。
In order to build a factory in India, Raj went on a business trip to India. -
将来 日本で 働くために、日本語を 勉強しています。
In order to work in Japan in the future, I am studying Japanese.
Summary
- Use ～ために to express a clear, intentional purpose or goal
- Attach to verb dictionary form (e.g., 働くために) or noun + の (e.g., 世界旅行のために)
- Different from ～ように: ために uses action verbs and nouns, while ように uses negative/potential forms