為
KanjiJLPT N1
Do
do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of
Mnemonic
Complex shape meaning to do.
Details
The keyword for 為 is do. This kanji conveys the broad sense of doing, acting, or performing an action. It carries a nuance of purposeful conduct or bringing something about, and is often used in contexts involving intention, benefit, or cause. In classical usage, it can also mean "for the sake of" or "to become," reflecting its versatile role in expressing deliberate human activity and purpose.
- On'yomi
- い
- Kun'yomi
- ため、な.る、な.す、す.る、たり、つく.る、なり