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Kanji Detail for 為 - "for, sake, purpose"

  • Meaning

    為 means "for, sake, purpose."

    1. To do, to act, to perform - To take action and do something.

    2. To become, to be completed - To reach a state of completion.

    3. To make, to construct, to set up - To create something.

    4. To govern, to manage, to organize - To take control and manage something.

    5. To cure, to heal - To treat and heal something.

    6. To imitate, to learn by imitation - To copy and learn from something.

    7. To express a question or contradiction - To express a question or contradiction.

    8. To help, to assist - To provide help and assistance.

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Sentences including

  • Your behavior does not come up to my expectations.

  • I was born to love you.

  • I'd like a money order for ten dollars.

  • She went to france in order to study music.

  • Let's hurry so as not to waste time.

  • I will do anything for you.

  • He failed for want of experience.

  • I can't forget his kindness.

  • My father exercises every day for his health.

  • I went home in order to change my clothes.

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