Reflection 14

1. I learned lots of new grammar points from lesson 2.
2. Probably learning tame ni. I'd always wanted to hear a clear explanation, and I never knew it could be used to mean because.
3. Learning some new kanji from lesson 2.
4. Finishing this essay.
5. Work. I think if I get a proofread I should be fine, I just need to verify I'm doing it right.
6. Tame ni. It can mean because of or for the sake of. I had always heard it used as for the sake of. The best way to differentiate the two usages is to check the tense, and if it's past tense, it's always because. If it's not past tense, it can be either which can be determined by context. I think maybe the reason I don't really remember hearing it as because is because it is somewhat formal and I usually hear mostly casual speech.