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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

～ga yue ni

Expresses the reason or cause; 'because', 'due to', 'as a result of'.

Formal, literary/academic; emphasizes logical cause-and-effect. Rare in speech.

Formation

Explanation

The ～がゆえに grammar point is used to express a reason or cause, often in more formal writing or speech. It roughly corresponds to 'because (of)', 'due to', or 'as a result of' in English.

Example sentences

  • Because of love, he forgave her.

    Aijou ga yue ni, kare wa kanojo o yurushita.

  • Due to the sudden rain, the match was postponed.

    Totsuzen no ame ga yue ni, shiai wa enki sareta.

  • Because of his efforts, he achieved success.

    Kare no doryoku ga yue ni, kare wa seikou o osameta.

  • Due to his death, his family was enveloped in deep sorrow.

    Kare no shi ga yue ni, kare no kazoku wa fukai kanashimi ni tsutsumareta.

Causality (Because / Since / Due to)