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JLPT N3 Grammar

ため

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N3 · Other · noun/verb辞书形 + ため

Meaning

for; due to

Structure

noun/verb辞书形 + ため

Explanation

ため can express purpose or cause, depending on the following clause.

Usage

Intentional actions often indicate purpose; actual results often indicate cause.

Example

大雨のため、イベントは延期されました。

Due to heavy rain, the event was postponed.

Common Mistake

Do not translate every ため as 'in order to.'

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/dictionary-form verb + ため” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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