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JLPT N4nounLevel estimated by Bebop

ため

tame

for the sake of, in order to

Example sentences

  1. それは、おまえの声こえをよく聞きくためだよ。

    It is in order to hear your voice well.

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  2. 芸術げいじゅつのための芸術げいじゅつ。

    Art for art’s sake.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. あなたのためなら喜よろこんでどんなことでもします。

    I am ready to do anything for you.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

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