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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

〜ga yue no Noun

Expresses the reason or cause for something; 'because of', 'due to'.

Formal, literary; noun-modifying form of がゆえに.

Formation

Explanation

The ～がゆえの Noun pattern is used to describe a noun that exists or occurs due to some cause. It is often used in more literary or formal contexts.

Example sentences

  • Sadness due to love.

    Ai ga yue no kanashimi.

  • Happiness due to good health.

    Kenkou ga yue no shiawase.

  • Punishment due to wrongdoing.

    Akugyou ga yue no batsu.

  • Success due to effort.

    Doryoku ga yue no seikou.

Causality (Because / Since / Due to)