Structure
Noun + (の(1)) + ゆえ + (に)
Noun + (の(1)) + ゆえ + の + Noun
[な]Adjective + (な(1))+ ゆえ + (に)
[な]Adjective + (な(1))+ ゆえ + の + Noun
[い]Adjective + (が)+ ゆえ + (に)
[い]Adjective + (が)+ ゆえ + の + Noun
Verb + (が)+ ゆえ + (に)
Verb + (が)+ ゆえ + の + Noun
Phrase (A)。(その(2))+ ゆえ + に+Phrase (B)
(1) である、が、であるが
(2) それ、それが
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About ゆえに
When the noun 故 'consequence' is paired with the case marking particle に, it will be used in formal situations to highlight reasons. This may be interpreted as 'because of (A)', 'due to (A)', or 'the reason is (A)'. However, 'consequently to (A)', or 'as a consequence of (A)' are also completely acceptable translations that may help to differentiate ゆえに from less formal structures.
As ゆえ itself is a noun, regular grammar rules such as being preceded by の will need to be followed if directly following another noun. In other cases, ゆえに will simply attach to the standard form of words.
As ゆえ itself is a noun, regular grammar rules such as being preceded by の will need to be followed if directly following another noun. In other cases, ゆえに will simply attach to the standard form of words.
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お巡りさんたちが夜も眠らずにパトロールしているが故に、夜でも安心して散歩できる。Due to the police officers patrolling the area at night without sleep, it makes it safe for us to go on walks at night.
- 私のおじいちゃんは目が悪いが故に、運転免許証を返納した。My grandpa had to give up his driver's license because of his bad eyesight.
- 彼の接客は丁寧な故に、お客さんからの評判がいい。His customer service is courteous and therefore well received by his customers.
- 日本ではまだ女性のゆえに差別されることがある。In Japan, women are still discriminated against because of their gender.
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あの国では高齢化が深刻な問題になってきている。ゆえに、海外から若者を呼び込み始めた。Aging is becoming a serious problem in that country. Due to that, they have started to attract young people from abroad.
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若さゆえの過ちであったとしても必ず許さなければならないということでもない。Just because something was done due to a young age, doesn't mean that it should be forgiven.
Caution
Just like 'as a consequence of' in English, ゆえに tends to be used far more frequently in regard to negative reasons than positive ones.Examples
小説:「ベンジャミンの若さゆえの自信過剰も無知もミセス・ロビンソンの目からすれば、可愛らしい。」
Novel: 'From the perspective of Mrs. Robinson, Benjamin's overconfidence and naivety, due to his youthfulness, is charming.'
若さゆえ is a common phrase (for ゆえ). Alternatively 若いゆえ or 若いがゆえ can be used, but are much less common.
A⇒B、B⇒C ゆえにA⇒C (Aが真ならばBも真、Bが真ならばCも真。ゆえにAが真ならばCも真である)
A⇒B、B⇒C therefore A⇒C (If A, then B, if B then C. Therefore if A, then C)
故 can often be seen in various textbooks and academic papers.
ラテン語のフレーズ:「不合理ゆえにわれ信ず 」
Latin phrase: 'I believe just because it is absurd.'
ファンタジー小説:「 ドワーフ族が滅んだのは富に対する飽くなき欲望がゆえであった。」
Fantasy novel: 'The reason for the dwarves' undoing was their untiring desire for wealth.'
手紙:「季節の変わり目ゆえ、くれぐれもご自愛くださいませ。」
Letter: 'Since the seasons are changing, please take good care of yourself.'
This can sound a bit old-fashioned. 変わり目ですので is more common nowadays.
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