Decoded Slug: ～んがために (〜n ga tame ni)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～んがために (〜n ga tame ni)
～んがために (〜n ga tame ni)
Short explanation:
Expresses the reason or purpose for doing something; 'for the sake of', 'in order to'.
Formation:
Verb-ます stem + んがために, Noun + のんがために
Examples:
健康を保つんがために、毎日運動をしています。
Kenkou o tamotsu n ga tame ni, mainichi undou o shite imasu.
I exercise daily in order to maintain my health.
合格のんがために、一生懸命勉強します。
Goukaku no n ga tame ni, isshoukenmei benkyou shimasu.
I study hard in order to pass.
明日の試験に備えんがため、今夜は夜更かしをしない。
Ashita no shiken ni sonaen ga tame, kon'ya wa yofukashi o shinai.
I won't stay up late tonight in order to prepare for tomorrow's exam.
彼女の笑顔を見るんがために、毎日彼女に会いに行きます。
Kanojo no egao o miru n ga tame ni, mainichi kanojo ni ai ni ikimasu.
I go to see her every day in order to see her smile.
Long explanation:
The ～んがために grammar point is used to emphasize the reason or purpose for doing something. This can often be translated as 'for the sake of' or 'in order to' in English. This grammar form is relatively formal and seen most often in written language or formal speeches.
