そのため Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
expression
hence; for that reason; therefore
usually written using kana alone
Conjunctive expression linking a cause or reason to a result. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
強
し
た
。
その
ため
、
試
験
に
合
格
し
た
。
He studied hard. Therefore, he passed the exam.
Similar words
- だから
だから is more casual and often used in conversation; そのため is slightly more formal and common in writing or explanations.
- それで
それで is similar but can also be used to prompt continuation in conversation; そのため is more explicitly causal.
Etymology
Compound of その (that) + ため (reason, purpose). The kanji 為 is sometimes used for ため, but the kana form is standard.
