〜ために tame ni
〜ために（tame ni）means “in order to; for the sake of”. Expresses purpose: you do the second action in order to achieve the first. Formation: V-る + ために ／ N + のために
in order to; for the sake of
N4Formation
V-る + ために ／ N + のために
Explanation
Expresses purpose: you do the second action in order to achieve the first. Use the dictionary form of a verb, or a noun + の, before ために. The action must be something you can do on purpose (a controllable, volitional act). For a state or a reason you can't control, use ように or から instead.
Examples
Note
Distinguish from ように: ために is for purposes you control (work → study); ように is for hoped-for results you can't directly will, often with potential or intransitive verbs (so that I can speak / so that it doesn't break).
FAQ
〜ために — what does it mean and how is it used?
in order to; for the sake of. Expresses purpose: you do the second action in order to achieve the first. Use the dictionary form of a verb, or a noun + の, before ために. The action must be something you can do on purpose (a controllable, volitional act). For a state or a reason you can't control, use ように or から instead.
〜ために — how do you form it?
V-る + ために ／ N + のために
〜ために — any usage notes?
Distinguish from ように: ために is for purposes you control (work → study); ように is for hoped-for results you can't directly will, often with potential or intransitive verbs (so that I can speak / so that it doesn't break).