N4 grammar
〜ために
tameni
In order to, because of
Formationdictionary form or noun + の + ために
ために gives a purpose when it follows a dictionary form, and a cause when it follows a past or a state. Same word, and the tense in front decides which one you get. It is noticeably more formal than から or ので.
Examples
〜ために is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.
私はジムのためにチョコを買った。
I bought the chocolate for Jim.
彼女はバレーを習うためにパリへ行った。
She went to Paris for the purpose of learning ballet.
彼は会社のために昼夜の別なく働いた。
He worked day and night in the interest of his firm.
彼は金持ちになるために昼夜働いた。
He worked day and night so that he might become rich.
日常の運動はあなたのためになる。
Moderate exercise is good for you.