Structure
Verb + ため(に)
[い]Adjective + ため(に)
[な]Adjective + な + ため(に)
Noun + の + ため(に)
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About ために
ため (or 為 in its kanji form) is a noun in Japanese that can be translated quite closely to 'sake' in English. However, it is classified as a non-independent word in Japanese, and must always be connected to another word which illustrates the 'sake' that ため is highlighting. The case marking particle に will often be added after ため, to show that (A) is a goal that something will done to reach.
However, when used with verbs in the past tense, ために more frequently highlights that something happened 'due to (A)', rather than 'for the sake of (A)'. Because of this, a more accurate description of ため in all situations is 'in light of (A)'. This expresses that (A) is the primary or major event/thing that resulted in (B).
To use ために as 'in light of', 'as a result of', or 'because of', attach it to the end of verb in its past form, or a noun follow by の. It may also be used after い-Adjectives or な-Adjectives in their attributive form.
However, when used with verbs in the past tense, ために more frequently highlights that something happened 'due to (A)', rather than 'for the sake of (A)'. Because of this, a more accurate description of ため in all situations is 'in light of (A)'. This expresses that (A) is the primary or major event/thing that resulted in (B).
To use ために as 'in light of', 'as a result of', or 'because of', attach it to the end of verb in its past form, or a noun follow by の. It may also be used after い-Adjectives or な-Adjectives in their attributive form.
- 昨日の飲み会でお酒を沢山飲んだために、今日は二日酔いで身体がだるい。Because I drank a lot of alcohol at the party last night, I am tired today with a hangover.
- 暑いために、職場で何人かが倒れた。Due to it being hot, a few people have passed out at work.
- このアプリは便利なために、ユーザーがどんどん増えてきた。Due to this app being useful, the number of users are steadily growing.
- 大雨のため、サッカーの試合を中止します。Due to heavy rain, we will be canceling the soccer tournament.
- 空手の試合で勝つために、毎日夜遅くまで練習しています。In order to win the karate tournament, I practice every day until late at night.
- 昨日は夜遅くまで練習していたため、今日は何もしたくないです。Due to me practicing until late at night last night, I don't want to do anything today.
Synonyms
にあって
At, In the (place or situation), Under ~ conditions or circumstances, During, Suited to
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によって・による
By means of, According to, Depending on, Because of, Due to
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につき
Due to, On account of, Each or every
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せいで
Because of, Due to, Blame
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おかげで
Thanks to, Because of
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そのため(に)
For that reason, Because of that, To that end
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その結果
As a result
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Examples
台風のため、試合が中止になった。
The game was canceled due to the typhoon.
寒いために、車が故障してしまった。
My car broke down due to the cold.
試験に合格できたために、一番行きたかった学校に入学できた。
As a result of passing the exam, I was able to go to my first pick school.
寒さのために、車が故障してしまった。
The car broke down due to the cold.
コーヒーを飲みすぎたために眠れない。
I have a hard time getting to sleep due to drinking too much coffee.
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ために – Grammar Discussion
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mathijsdm
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