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reason & purpose
24-2
Verbる-ため(に)
Verb Potential Form-ように
Verbる-ように
Verbない-ように
Noun のために
Grammar
Verb Dictionary Form ため(に)
meaning : in order toIt means “for the purpose of doing something”.
“ため” and “ために” are the same meaning.Volitional verb is used.
It is a verb such as “eat, drink, write, study …”, which you do something with your intention.
( I’m saving money to buy a new phone. )
Verb Dictionary Form ため(に)
Verb Potential Form ように
meaning : so thatIt means “in order to make something possible”.
( I’m saving money so that I can buy a new phone. )
Verb Potential Form-ように
Verb Dictionary Form ように
meaning : so thatThe verbs which mean “possible”, such as “みえます・きこえます”, or some non-volitional verbs, such as “まにあいます・なおります”, are used.
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( I’ll run to the station to catch the bus. )
Verb Dictionary Form ように
Verb nai Form ように
meaning : to avoidIt means “in order not to”.
( I study Japanese everyday in order not to forget. )
Verb nai Form ように
Noun のために
meaning : for someone・for somethingIt means “for someone’s or something’s benefit”.
( I cook everyday for my family. )
( I practice baseball for the game next week. )
1. I came to Japan to attend my friend’s wedding.
2. I’ll go to bed earlier to recover from a cold soon.
3. I left home earlier in order not to be late.
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