〜ゆえに
Formation
Meaning
Used to indicate a cause or reason. It is a formal and literary expression.
Note
A very formal and literary expression. It can also be used as a conjunction at the beginning of a sentence ('ゆえに...'). It indicates a strong causal relationship.
Examples
愛するゆえに、あえて厳しいことを言うのです。
It is because I love you that I say such harsh things.
信じすぎるゆえに、裏切られた時のショックは大きい。
Because one trusts too much, the shock is greater when betrayed.
貧しいゆえに、十分な教育を受けられない子供たちがいる。
There are children who cannot receive a sufficient education because they are poor.
若すぎるゆえに、過ちを犯してしまうこともあるだろう。
Because they are too young, they may sometimes make mistakes.
有名であるゆえに、プライベートな時間がほとんどない。
Because they are famous, they have almost no private time.
不慣れなゆえに、多大なご迷惑をおかけしたことをお詫びします。
I apologize for the great inconvenience caused because I was unaccustomed to the task.
人間であるゆえに、間違いを犯すのは避けられない。
Because we are human, it is inevitable that we make mistakes.
悪天候のゆえ、今日の試合は中止となりました。
On account of the bad weather, today's match has been canceled.