Japanese particle

Particle ために

Expresses purpose or benefit: for, for the sake of, or in order to.

Examples

健康けんこうのために、毎日まいにち歩あるきますI walk every day for my health

勉強べんきょうするために来きましたI came in order to study

Compare

ために commonly follows an intentional goal. ように is common with abilities, changes or outcomes not fully controlled by the subject.

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