JLPT N1

～ゆえ

Therefore; because of

Structure

Noun + ゆえ / Sentence + ゆえ (formal) / Conjunctive + ゆえ (formal)

How it works

This is a formal and literary way of stating the reason or cause for something, similar to 「～ために」 or 「～のせいで」, but with a more elevated tone. It often appears in written language.

Examples

不注意ゆえの事故であった。

It was an accident due to carelessness.

Common mistakes

Using it in casual conversation; it's too formal and would sound unnatural.

Tip

Replace with 「～のために」 or 「～による」 if you want a more common phrase.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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