At a glance
Verb ために means "in order to (do something)". It shows the purpose of an action. With a noun, Noun のために means "for (the sake of)".
Verb (dictionary form) + ために、[action]
Noun + の + ために、[action]
日本へ行くために、お金を貯めています。 I'm saving money in order to go to Japan.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | Dictionary form + ために | 買うために | in order to buy |
| する verb | する + ために | 勉強するために | in order to study |
| Noun | Noun + の + ために | 家族のために | for my family |
The verb before ために stays in the plain dictionary form, even in a polite sentence. Politeness is shown only by the main verb at the end.