~には (purposive)

grammar

22 sentences

The composite particle ~には after a verb dictionary-form, meaning 'in order to' — marking purpose or the prerequisite for an outcome: '[verb]には[Y]' = 'in order to [verb], [Y is needed/the case].' Distinct from the dative には (which attaches to a noun and topicalizes/contrasts the に-marked element) — here には follows a verb's dictionary form and frames an action as a goal. Common in advice and explanations: 早く着くにはタクシーがいい ('to get there quickly, a taxi is best'), 日本語が上手になるには毎日練習する必要がある ('to become good at Japanese, you need to practice every day').

22 sentences

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I'm prepared for whatever sacrifice, effort, and hardship it takes to make my dream come true.

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It might be just right for warming up.

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What percentage of winning an election is about how you look?

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Apparently cheesecake as a peace offering is the way to smooth things over.

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How can we get back to our time?

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You can start loving freely, but ending a love is a different matter.

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To get through Nagoya summers comfortably, an electric fan is essential.

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I think it'll take quite a few years for the spirit of democracy to really permeate our daily lives.

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She's not old enough to get a driver's license.

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Ten years is a long time to wait.

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To make the most of your talents, find a job that suits you better — a new workplace.

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He's a tough opponent to negotiate with.

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I need her name to make a reservation.

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You can't have change when paying a highway toll.

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To play baseball, you need a bat, a ball, and a glove.

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Evening wear isn't practical for working in.

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It's good to drink coffee so you don't get sleepy.

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She's too young to get married.

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To use nursing care services under the long-term care insurance system, you must be certified as 'requiring nursing care' (Certification of Long-Term Care Need).

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The gate was too narrow for the truck.

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It takes a whole hour and a half every day just to get to central Manhattan.

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The gate is too narrow for that car.

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