Purpose Link
Purpose clause
Infinitive of purpose
In order to
For what purpose?
core
basic
Relations
意味
A relation that shows goal, intention, desired result, or reason for doing something.
見分け方
Ask what the action is meant to achieve.
例
単語
to|in order to|so that|for
フレーズ
to learn English|for work|so that he can rest
文
I opened the window to get fresh air.
Visual guide
Basic shape
purpose frame [action] -> intended goal opened window -> get fresh air marker: to / in order to ask: For what purpose?
Compare shape
same goal, different shapes: to learn English verb-goal in order to learn explicit so that he can rest clause for work noun-goal
言語別ビュー
母語では
Japanese
表れ方
strong
重要度
Purpose uses forms like ために, ように, or verb stem plus に with motion verbs.
新鮮な空気を入れるために窓を開けた。
I opened the window in order to let in fresh air.
学習中の言語では
Arabic (Modern Standard)
表れ方
strong
難易度
Purpose often uses لِـ plus a subjunctive verb, or phrases such as لكي.
أدرسُ لأنجحَ.
I study in order to succeed.
よくあるつまずき
Learners may forget the subjunctive-like form after purpose markers.
Same block, different coding
Both languages use this block strongly, but they signal it differently. Focus on form changes, not only meaning.