んがため（に）
In order to … / For the purpose of …
a very formal / classical purpose expression
N1
Meaning
In order to … / For the purpose of …
a very formal / classical purpose expression
Formation
Verb (ない-form stem) + んがため（に）
※ How to form: Remove ない from the negative form and Add んがため（に）
Noun + の + んがため（に）
Explanation
んがため（に） is a classical and very formal grammar meaning:
“In order to achieve…”
“For the sake of…”
Core idea:
Strong, intentional purpose
Often implies:
sacrifice
determination
serious motivation
Important nuance:
Much more formal than:
ために
ように
Often appears in:
historical writing
speeches
literary texts
political rhetoric
JLPT N1 reading passages
Tone:
Grand
Dramatic
Determined