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為
do · make · act · for
N1On: いKun: ため、なす、なる
Memory Aid
This kanji is said to depict an elephant (its ancient form) being put to work by a human hand, emphasizing its use for **doing** tasks **for** people. Think of an elephant performing a useful **act**.
'Tame' — You must **tame** an elephant **for** it to be useful and **do** tasks. This directly links the reading 'tame' (ため) to the meanings 'for' and 'do'.
Vocabulary
行為こういact, deed
為替かわせexchange (money), remittance
為すなすto do, accomplish
為にためにfor the sake of, in order to
人為じんいhuman act, artificiality
Example Sentences
彼女は家族の為に一生懸命働いた。
She worked hard for her family.
彼は遂に大事業を為した。
He finally accomplished a great undertaking.
彼の行為は褒められるべきだ。
His actions should be praised.
今日は為替レートが変動した。
The exchange rate fluctuated today.