Because of A
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彼はその病気故に苦労したこともあったという。
He says that he had hardships because of his illness.
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彼女は気の弱さゆえに損をしている。
She's at a disadvantage because of her timidness.
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あの選手はその体格ゆえに、人の何倍も努力しなければならなかった。
That player had to work twice as hard as others because of his physique.
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(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
外国人のゆえに (because (I'm) a foreigner)
天気が悪かったがゆえに (because of bad weather)
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lou1sb
Level: 1
(14 years ago)
This is a bit archaic, and as such is quite formal, and used mostly in writing.
であれゆえに is also a common form.
であれゆえに is also a common form.
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