for ~, to ~

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates from someone's perspective or for someone's benefit.

[Noun] + にとって

私にとって、家族が一番大切です。

Watashi ni totte, kazoku ga ichiban taisetsu desu.

For me, family is the most important.

この問題は子供にとって難しすぎる。

Kono mondai wa kodomo ni totte muzukashisugiru.

This problem is too difficult for children.

Different from のために (for the sake/purpose of).

～ために

for the purpose of ~, in order to ~

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Use when stating opinions from perspectives.

JLPTBooks Editorial Team

Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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