~ために (in order to)

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The purposive pattern [verb dict-form]+ために, 'in order to X / for the purpose of X.' Attaches to plain-form volitional verbs to mark a deliberate goal. The topicalized form ~ためには emphasizes the purpose. Distinct from [noun]+のために ('for the sake of') and from the causal ~ために ('because of').

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