ねんのため
Nennotame
Other forms: 念の為
念のため (Nennotame) is a Japanese expression meaning “just to make sure, just to be sure, for confirmation, just in case”.
Meanings
- expression, noun, adverbjust to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation
- expression, noun, adverbjust in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
Examples
念のためもう一度いいます。
I repeat it by way of caution.
念のためＸ線写真をとりましょう。
Let's take an X-ray just in case.
念のため、何か食べておきなさい。
Have something to eat just in case.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).