〜のために
for the sake of ~
Connect an action to the goal it is meant to achieve.
Remember it
Goal in mind, action in front: link them with 〜のために.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜のために」 means "for the sake of ~". Structure: Noun + のために. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for goals, preparation, instructions, and explaining why you take an action.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1注意のために、毎日練習します。
ちゅうい の ため に、まいにち れんしゅう します。
chuui no tame ni, mainichi renshuu shimasu.
I practice every day for the attention.
Everyday life
Example 2生活のために、毎日練習します。
せいかつ の ため に、まいにち れんしゅう します。
seikatsu no tame ni, mainichi renshuu shimasu.
I practice every day for the daily life.
Everyday life
Example 3事故のために、毎日練習します。
じこ の ため に、まいにち れんしゅう します。
jiko no tame ni, mainichi renshuu shimasu.
I practice every day for the accident.
Everyday life
Example 4匂いのために、毎日練習します。
におい の ため に、まいにち れんしゅう します。
nioi no tame ni, mainichi renshuu shimasu.
I practice every day for the smell.
Everyday life
Example 5規則のために、毎日練習します。
きそく の ため に、まいにち れんしゅう します。
kisoku no tame ni, mainichi renshuu shimasu.
I practice every day for the rule.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Your situation
I practice every day for the attention.
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