〜には ni wa

〜には（ni wa）means “in order to; for (the purpose of)”. Attached to a dictionary-form verb, 〜には marks a purpose or goal, and the clause that follows states what is needed, required, or true in order to achieve it. Formation: V-る + には

in order to; for (the purpose of)

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Formation

V-る + には

Explanation

Attached to a dictionary-form verb, 〜には marks a purpose or goal, and the clause that follows states what is needed, required, or true in order to achieve it. It often precedes expressions like 〜が必要だ, 〜なければならない, or 〜たほうがいい.

Examples

日本語を上手に話すには、毎日練習することが大切です。
にほんごをじょうずにはなすには、まいにちれんしゅうすることがたいせつです。
In order to speak Japanese well, practicing every day is important.
始発に間に合うには、五時に起きなければなりません。
しはつにまにあうには、ごじにおきなければなりません。
To make it in time for the first train, I have to get up at five.

Note

Use the dictionary (non-past) form before には; the goal verb is not put into past tense.

FAQ

〜には — what does it mean and how is it used?

in order to; for (the purpose of). Attached to a dictionary-form verb, 〜には marks a purpose or goal, and the clause that follows states what is needed, required, or true in order to achieve it. It often precedes expressions like 〜が必要だ, 〜なければならない, or 〜たほうがいい.

〜には — how do you form it?

V-る + には

〜には — any usage notes?

Use the dictionary (non-past) form before には; the goal verb is not put into past tense.

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