〜ため
JLPT N3:because of / due to
Gives a cause in formal speech and writing: "because of", "due to". It is ために without に, and just as formal.
How to form it
- Nouns take の: 雪のため (due to snow).
- Verbs and い-adjectives use the plain form, and な-adjectives take な: 熱があるため, 危険なため.
Examples
雪のため、電車が遅れた。
The train was delayed because of snow.
熱があるため、本日は休みます。
I have a fever, so I'll be off today.
Notes
- It is typical of announcements and notices: 事故のため、電車が遅れております.
- After a deliberate action, the same ため means "in order to". See 〜ために (purpose).
Similar meaning
- 〜ためにbecause of
ために: the same meaning with に.
Same form, different meaning
- 〜ためにin order to
ため(に) after a deliberate action: "in order to".