How to Say ‘For us’ in Japanese
私たちのために
watashi tachi no tame ni
[wah-tah-shee tah-chee noh tah-meh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [私たちの] + [ために] gives “for us” or “for our sake.” It’s a very useful set phrase.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This expression is common in religious language because it highlights kindness, sacrifice, or action done on behalf of others.
Phrase Breakdown
私たちの
watashi tachi no
our; for us
“の” shows possession or connection.
私たちの家です。
It is our house.
Words in this phrase
私
watashi
[wah-tah-shee]
I; me; we
A pronoun meaning 'I' or 'me.' With たち, it helps form 'we' or 'us.'
私たちはここにいます。
We are here.
たち
tachi
[tah-chee]
plural marker; group
A suffix added to make a pronoun or noun plural, as in 私たち meaning 'we.'
私たちは友だちです。
We are friends.
の
no
[noh]
of; 's
A particle showing possession or connection.
私たちの家です。
It is our house.
ために
tame ni
for; for the sake of
Indicates purpose or benefit: “for the sake of.”
家族のために働きます。
I work for my family.
Words in this phrase
ため
tame
[tah-meh]
for the sake of; for
An expression meaning 'for' or 'for the sake of' someone or something.
友だちのために歌います。
I sing for my friend.
に
ni
[nee]
for; in; to
A particle that completes ために, giving the meaning 'for' or 'for the sake of.'
子どものために祈ります。
I pray for the child.
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