in order to, for the sake of

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Explanation

Classical literary expression for purpose.

[Verb ない form without ない] + んがため

生きんがために働く。

Iken ga tame ni hataraku.

Work in order to live.

知らんがために聞いている。

Shiran ga tame ni kiite iru.

I'm asking for the sake of knowing.

Extremely formal and archaic.

～んがため(に)

in order to, for the purpose of

～たところで

even if, even though

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

Found in classical texts.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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