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What does ため (tame) mean?

ため means for the sake of, in order to (purpose); benefit.

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Readingため
Romajitame
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
ため
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworktame

for the sake of, in order to (purpose); benefit

Example sentences

  • I work every day for my family.

  • I studied every night because of the exam.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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