JLPT N2
からこそ
Precisely because
Structure
Plain form からこそ
How it works
からこそ is used to emphasize that a specific reason is the primary or essential motivation for a result. It implies that while others might see the reason as a disadvantage or a reason not to do something, the speaker views it as the very reason for the action. It is often used to express strong conviction or a positive outcome born from difficulty.
Examples
大変な時期だからこそ、互いに協力し合うことが大切です。
Precisely because we are in difficult times, it is important to cooperate with each other.
努力したからこそ、今の成功があるのだと思います。
I believe my current success exists precisely because I made the effort.
あなたのことを心配しているからこそ、厳しく言うのです。
I am speaking harshly to you precisely because I am worried about you.
Common mistakes
Do not use からこそ for simple cause-and-effect relationships that lack emphasis (e.g., 'It's raining, so I'll take an umbrella' should use only から).
Tip
Think of this as saying 'especially because' or 'all the more because.' It is frequently used in formal speeches or heart-to-heart advice.
More JLPT N2 grammar
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