JLPT N3 Grammar
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Category: Purpose and Intention
The grammar pattern "V(辞書形) + ために / N + のために" is used to express a clear goal or purpose where the subject has control over the action. It indicates that the subject is taking a volitional action to achieve a specific purpose. This pattern is often used to describe actions that are taken to benefit oneself or others. For example, "健康のために毎日野菜を食べるようにしています" means "I make it a habit to eat vegetables every day for my health."
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary form | V(辞書形) + ために | 新しい家を建てために、毎日働いています。 |
| Noun | N + のために | 健康のために、毎日運動をします。 |
| Volitional verb | V( volitional form) + ために | 英語を勉強するために、毎日時間を割り当てます。 |
新しい家を建てために、毎日働いています。
Atarashii ie o tsukurutte iru nomi, mainichi hatarakitte imasu.
I work every day to build a new house.
新しい家を建てて (to build a new house) ために (for the purpose of), 毎日働いています (I work every day)
健康のために、毎日野菜を食べるようにしています。
Kenkō no nomi, mainichi yasai o taberu you ni imasu.
I make it a habit to eat vegetables every day for my health.
健康のために (for the purpose of my health), 毎日野菜を食べるようにしています (I make it a habit to eat vegetables every day)
英語を勉強するために、毎日時間を割り当てます。
Eigo o benkyō suru nomi, mainichi jikan o wari atete imasu.
I allocate time every day to study English for the purpose of.
英語を勉強するために (for the purpose of studying English), 毎日時間を割り当てます (I allocate time every day)
This pattern is used to express a clear goal or purpose where the subject has control over the action. It is often used in formal or written language. It can be compared to the pattern "V( volitional form) + ように" which is used to express a non-volitional action.
Potential verbs and negative forms do not express a clear goal or purpose, so they should not be used with this pattern.
The particle 'の' is necessary to indicate the purpose or goal of the action.
〜ように is used to express a non-volitional action, so it should not be used with this pattern.
Pay attention to the context and the type of verb used. Make sure to use the correct particle 'の' when used with nouns. Be careful not to confuse this pattern with 〜ように.
新しい家を______、一生懸命働いています。
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