ゆえに
Meanings
- Therefore
- For that reason
- As a result
- Consequently
- Hence
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Explanation
ゆえに is a formal, literary conjunction meaning 'therefore; as a result; consequently.' It follows a cause or reason and connects to the outcome or conclusion. It is commonly found in written Japanese—newspaper articles, essays, reports, and literary works—and in formal speech. It sounds quite stiff in everyday conversation, where だから or それゆえ is more natural. When you use ゆえに, you typically present a clear chain: a reason or circumstance, then the resulting effect.
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Example sentences
The weather in the mountains changes rapidly; therefore, you need proper gear when climbing.
This accident occurred as a result of human error.
He trained for a long time; as a result, he won the national tournament.
Due to financial difficulties, he gave up studying abroad.
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