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ゆえに

Noun + のゆえにゆえに (sentence-final/conjunctive use)

Meanings

  • Therefore
  • For that reason
  • As a result
  • Consequently
  • Hence

About this pattern

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

山の天気は急変しやすい。ゆえに、登山の際は十分な装備が必要だ。

The weather in the mountains changes rapidly; therefore, you need proper gear when climbing.

この事故は人為的なミスのゆえに起こった。

This accident occurred as a result of human error.

彼は長い訓練を積んだ。ゆえに全国大会で優勝した。

He trained for a long time; as a result, he won the national tournament.

経済的困難のゆえに彼は留学を断念した。

Due to financial difficulties, he gave up studying abroad.