📌 What is this grammar?

〜んがため（に） is a very formal, literary expression meaning:

• “In order to…”
• “For the purpose of…”

It expresses a strong, deliberate intention to achieve something.
Used in serious writing, speeches, and official documents.

📖 Structure

Notes:

• Drop the 「ない」 from the negative form and add 「んがため」
• する → せんがため（に）
  (classical form of “する”)

🎨 Meaning in Context

Used when:

• Expressing a clear, strong purpose
• Describing something done with all effort focused on a specific goal
• In contexts requiring formal, high-level language

English equivalents:

• “In order to…”
• “For the sake of…”
• “For the purpose of achieving…”

📚 Example Sentences

📌 Nuances & Tone

• Highly formal and literary — rarely used in conversation
• Stronger and more classical than 〜べく
• Often seen in:
  • Newspaper editorials
  • Historical novels
  • Ceremonial speeches
  • Official statements

It conveys determination and focus toward achieving a serious goal.

📝 Comparison with Similar Patterns

Example:

• 合格するために、勉強する。→ normal
• 合格すべく、勉強する。→ formal
• 合格せんがため、勉強する。→ very formal, literary

✅ Practice Exercise

Translate into Japanese using ～んがため:

1. In order to protect peace, people took action.
2. In order to survive, he made a difficult decision.
3. In order to fulfill his duty, he worked without rest.

Possible Answers:

1. 平和を守らんがため、人々は行動を起こした。
2. 生き残らんがため、彼は苦渋の決断を下した。
3. 任務を果たさんがため、彼は休まず働いた。

📝 Summary Table

📑 Pro Tip:

You’ll most likely find this in:

• N1 reading comprehension questions
• Historical books
• Formal announcements
• Editorials or essays