synonym Comparative
〜ために
VS
動機
Differences Between "〜ために" and "動機"
Option A
〜ために
Meaning
for the purpose of, in order to (purpose); because of (reason)
Reading
〜ために (〜tame ni)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
健康のために毎日野菜を食べます。
I eat vegetables every day for my health.
Option B
動機
Meaning
motive, incentive, reason
Reading
どうき (douki)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼が会社を辞めた動機は、新しい挑戦をしたいからだそうだ。
The motive for him quitting the company seems to be a desire for a new challenge.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(for the purpose of, in order to (purpose); because of (reason))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 〜ために: Has two main uses: 1. Purpose (V-る + ために): 'in order to', 'for the purpose of'. 2. Reason/Cause (Nの + ために, V-た + ために): 'because of', 'due to'. This entry focuses on the purpose aspect. (V-る + ために)
- 動機: The underlying reason or impulse that leads someone to act in a certain way, often used in legal or psychological contexts. ある行動や選択をするに至った心理的な理由や原因を指します。特に、犯罪などの行為の背景にあるものとして使われることが多いです。
- 〜ために: Has two main uses: 1. Purpose (V-る + ために): 'in order to', 'for the purpose of'. 2. Reason/Cause (Nの + ために, V-た + ために): 'because of', 'due to'. This entry focuses on the purpose aspect. (V-る + ために)
- 動機: The underlying reason or impulse that leads someone to act in a certain way, often used in legal or psychological contexts. ある行動や選択をするに至った心理的な理由や原因を指します。特に、犯罪などの行為の背景にあるものとして使われることが多いです。
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