1. Noun, Adverb (fukushi)

   good; advantage; benefit; welfare

   Usually written using kana alonesee 為に

   あなたのためなら喜んでどんなことでもします。

2. sake; purpose; objective; aim

   Usually written using kana alone

3. consequence; result; effect

   Usually written using kana alone

4. affecting; regarding; concerning

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 爲【ため】tame、為め【ため】tame