～そのために (〜sono tame ni)
Explanation
For the purpose of; because of; in order to.
Formation
Sentence/phrase 1 + そのために + Sentence/phrase 2
Detailed Explanation
The ～そのために grammar point is used to convey the purpose or reason behind an action or situation. It can be translated as 'for that reason', 'for the purpose of', or 'in order to' in English. It connects two sentences, where the first sentence gives a goal or reason, and the second sentence shows the resulting action.
Examples
試験に合格するために、毎日勉強しています。そのために、早く寝て早く起きるようにしています。
Shiken ni goukaku suru tame ni, mainichi benkyou shiteimasu. Sono tame ni, hayaku nete hayaku okiru you ni shiteimasu.
I study every day to pass the exam. For that reason, I go to bed early and wake up early.
健康的な生活を送りたい。そのために、ジムに通って運動しています。
Kenkouteki na seikatsu wo okuritai. Sono tame ni, jimu ni kayotte undou shiteimasu.
I want to lead a healthy lifestyle. For that reason, I go to the gym and exercise.
環境を守るために、リサイクルに取り組んでいます。そのために、ゴミを分別して捨てています。
Kankyou wo mamoru tame ni, risaikuru ni torikundeimasu. Sono tame ni, gomi wo bunbetsu shite suteteimasu.
I'm working on recycling to protect the environment. Therefore, I separate and dispose of trash properly.
新しい仕事を見つけたい。そのために、履歴書を書いて応募しています。
Atarashii shigoto wo mitsuketai. Sono tame ni, rirekisho wo kaite oubo shiteimasu.
I want to find a new job. So, I'm writing my resume and applying.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.