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18 word matches found for '為' using reading 'ため'
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Most common form: 其の為
expression
hence; for that reason  (often written with kana only)
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expression, adverb
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account  (see also: 為に)
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expression, noun
one's best interests; one's own good
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Most common form: 人のためを思う
expression, 'u' godan verb
to wish someone well
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Most common form: 念のため
expression, adverb
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
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Most common form: 誰がために
for whom  (archaic)
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Most common form: 人類のために
expression, adverb
for the sake of humanity
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expression
the good you do for others is good you do yourself; compassion is not for other people's benefit  (proverb)
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disadvantageous; harmful; unprofitable
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noun
self-aggrandizement under pretense of aiding another (aggrandisement, pretence)  (often written with kana only)
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noun
foreign exchange  (see also: 外国為替; abbreviation)
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noun
Foreign Exchange Control Law; Foreign Exchange and Foreign Control Trade Law  (abbreviation)
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Most common form: ために
conjunction
1. for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of  (often written with kana only)
2. because of; as a result of  (often written with kana only)
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noun
exchange bank
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Most common form: ため書き
noun
dedication (e.g. in books); inscription
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to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: ためになる
expression, 'ru' godan verb
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: ため
noun
1. good; advantage; benefit; welfare  (see also: 為に; often written with kana only)
2. sake; purpose; objective; aim  (often written with kana only)
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