為
ため
tame
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
為 is the kanji for "Do". Its reading is ため (tame). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Do
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Readings
kunため/ tamekunな.る/ narukunな.す/ nasukunす.る/ surukunたり/ tarikunつく.る/ tsukurukunなり/ narionい/ i
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
為
Example Sentences
友の為に頑張る。
とものためにがんばる。
I strive for my friend's sake.
彼の為に尽力した。
かれのためにじんりょくした。
I made efforts for him.
Vocabulary using 為
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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