為

い · i

JLPT N2

Meaning

<ul><li>To do, to act, to make</li><li>To be, to become</li><li>For the sake of, for (purpose, benefit)</li><li>Because of, due to (reason)</li></ul>

Examples

• 家族のために一生懸命働きます。 — I work hard for the sake of my family.
• 彼女は健康のため毎日運動しています。 — She exercises every day for her health.
• 遅刻したため、会議に間に合いませんでした。 — Because I was late, I didn't make it to the meeting on time.