Jisho

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ため 為
Common word JLPT N4 Show 4 collocations Links
Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
1. good; advantage; benefit; welfare​Usually written using kana alone, See also 為に
  • あなた
  • の
  • ため
  • なら
  • よろこ喜んで
  • どんな
  • こと
  • でも
  • します
    • 。
I am ready to do anything for you.
Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
2. sake; purpose; objective; aim​Usually written using kana alone
  • １月
    • ３０
  • にち日
    • 、３１
  • にち日
  • は
  • そうしき葬式
  • の
  • ため
  • やす休みます
    • 。
I'm taking bereavement leave on Jan. 30 and 31.
Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
3. consequence; result; effect​Usually written using kana alone
  • それ
  • は
    • 、
  • おまえ
  • の
  • こえ声
  • を
  • よく
  • き聞く
  • ため
  • だ
  • よ
    • 。
It is in order to hear your voice well.
Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
4. affecting; regarding; concerning​Usually written using kana alone
Other forms
爲 【ため】、為め 【ため】
Notes
爲: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 為め: Irregular okurigana usage.

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