Meaning of 為 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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為, 爲, 為めJLPT 4
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Kana Readingため
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Romajitame
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- good; advantage; benefit; welfare
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- sake; purpose; objective; aim
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- consequence; result; effect
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- affecting; regarding; concerning
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Example Sentences
為, 爲, 為め, ため used in context
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軟木の絶縁された部屋およびよいヒーターはサウナのための絶対必要である。
An insulated soft-wood room and a good heater are the absolute necessities for a sauna.
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The museum's eastern gallery was closed for cleaning.
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日本ではリング状のものが早くから普及したため「避妊リング」と呼ばれることも多い。
In Japan the ring shaped ones came into use first so they're also often called "contraceptive rings".
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できちゃった婚のため身内と大学の友人2人しかよばない地味婚にするそうです。
It seems as it was a shot-gun wedding so they're having a quiet wedding with only family and a couple of friends from university invited.
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In order to isolate him from bacteria, and such, he is not allowed visitors.
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企業経営で活躍するために必要となるのが多くの仲間と仕事を遂行するための協調精神です。
What you need to take part in business management is the team spirit to work with many colleagues.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of
On: イ
Kun: ため, な.る, な.す, す.る, たり, つく.る, なり
9 strokes
change, be of use, reach to, do, try, practice, cost, serve as
On: イ
Kun: ため, な.る, な.す, す.る, たり, つく.る, なり
12 strokes
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