
GRAMMAR
〜には
in order to
for (purpose)
Explanation
NOTE
〜には means in order to or for the purpose of — it presents a goal, and the following clause states what is required to reach it.
日本語を上達させるには、毎日練習することが大切です。
In order to improve your Japanese, daily practice is important.
The clause after には typically states a requirement, condition, or recommendation needed to achieve the goal.
NOTE
It carries a formal tone and is common in advice, instructions, and written explanations.
NOTE
Attach には to the dictionary form of a verb — the verb names the goal you want to reach.
STRUCTURE
V辞
には日本語を上手に話すには、毎日練習する必要があります。
Nihongo o jouzu ni hanasu ni wa, mainichi renshuu suru hitsuyou ga arimasu.
In order to speak Japanese well, it is necessary to practice every day.
健康を保つには、バランスのいい食事が大切です。
Kenkou o tamotsu ni wa, baransu no ii shokuji ga taisetsu desu.
For the purpose of maintaining good health, a balanced diet is important.
駅まで早く着くには、タクシーを使うのがいいですよ。
Eki made hayaku tsuku ni wa, takushii o tsukau no ga ii desu yo.
In order to arrive at the station quickly, it is best to take a taxi.
健康を保つには、規則正しい生活が必要だ。
Kenkou o tamotsu ni wa, kisokutadashii seikatsu ga hitsuyou da.
In order to maintain your health, a regular lifestyle is necessary.
駅まで行くには、バスが一番便利ですよ。
Eki made iku ni wa, basu ga ichiban benri desu yo.
In order to get to the station, the bus is the most convenient.
この問題を解決するには、もっと時間がかかる。
Kono mondai o kaiketsu suru ni wa, motto jikan ga kakaru.
In order to solve this problem, more time is needed.
Practice exercises
1
彼を納得させるには、説得力が必要だ。
In order to convince him, persuasive power is necessary.
Answer
には
2
世界平和を実現するには、何が必要だろうか。
In order to realize world peace, what would be necessary?
Answer
には
3
日本語を習得するには、毎日勉強し給え。
In order to master Japanese, please study every day.
Answer
には
4
この仕事を終えるには、手伝って頂戴。
In order to finish this work, please help me (casual/female).
Answer
には
5
目標を達成するには、助言をお願いします。
In order to achieve the goal, I ask for your advice.
Answer
には