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為ために

Kana ために Romaji tameni

Common word

Definitions

01conjunction

usually kana

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of

02conjunction

usually kana

because of; as a result of

Examples

雨のために私は家にいた。

I stayed home because of the rain.

Tatoeba #189591

あなたは健康のためにもっと運動をするべきだ。

You should take more exercise for the sake of your health.

Tatoeba #232095

何のために?

For what?

Tatoeba #187722

Other forms

爲に (word containing out-dated kanji or kanji usage)

Source

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