conjunction
  1. for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf ofword usually written using kana alone
  2. because of; as a result ofword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • ために
  • ために
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of
  2. This meaning is used to indicate purpose or intention, showing that something is done for the benefit of someone or something.
  3. because of; as a result of
  4. This meaning is used to indicate a cause or reason for something, showing that an action or situation is a consequence of a certain condition.
    The game was canceled because of the rain.
    I took a break from school as a result of having a cold.
Generated collocations (experimental)