in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

Intermediate

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses purpose or reason. Shows intention or goal.

[Verb dictionary form] + ために / [Noun] + のために

日本語を勉強するために、日本に来ました。

Nihongo wo benkyou suru tame ni, Nihon ni kimashita.

I came to Japan in order to study Japanese.

家族のために働いています。

Kazoku no tame ni hataraite imasu.

I work for my family.

Don't confuse with ～ために (because of) when using noun + の.

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

～ようにする

make an effort to ~, try to ~, make sure to ~

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Last updated: Jan 10

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