for

forとは　意味・定義・例文

Conjunction 接続詞

1. because; since

～なので

She must be guilty, for her alibi is weak and her finger prints have been found in the house.

Preposition 前置詞

1. used for showing who will receive, have, or use something

～あての

This letter is for you.

2. used for describing the purpose, function, or use of an object; intended for

～用の, ～向きの

This book is for children.

3. used for showing that a person or thing is right and appropriate to a specific purpose or an occasion; suitable for

～に適した, ～にふさわしい

Bob is the right man for the position.

4. used for showing where a person, a train, a bus, a plane, or a boat is going; in the direction of

～行の, ～に向かう, ～に向けて; ～宛の

The bus for Stuttgart Station will come before long.
The train left Milan for Paris.
He started[departed] for home.

5. used for showing how much something is; at or as the price of

～の値段で; ～の値段として

I bought this book for $9.
He sold his bike for $200.
My grandma gave me $10 for it.

6. used for showing that you support or agree with a person or an idea; in favor of

～に賛成して, ～の側に, ～を擁護して

Are you for or against for reform?

7. used for describing a word that has the same meaning as another word; representing

～を表す

What is the English (word) for "Nippon"?

8. used for showing a replacement or substitute; on behalf of

～の代わりに

I attended the meeting for him.
We used a cardboard carton for a table.

9. used for showing who is helped; to the benefit or advantage of

～のために, ～を助けて

What can I do for you?

10. used for showing why; because of

～のために, せいで

He was sent to prison for robbery.

11. used for showing how long something lasts; over the time of

～の間

for a long time
for two months

12. used for showing how far someone or something goes; over the distance of

～の間

We didn't see a single house for ten kilometers there.

13. used for saying which person or company employs you; working or playing for

~で, ～に雇われて

My father works for a local bank.
He plays for Red Sox.

14. used for showing a fact or a factor that needs to be taken into account when judging; taking into consideration

～にしては, ～の割りに

She looks young for her age.
It's warm for March, isn't it?