No. 873 in Japanese
ゆえに
"ゆえに" means "therefore" or "consequently."
In a sentence
彼は努力を重ねたゆえに成功を収めた。
He achieved success because of his continuous efforts.
Here, 'ゆえに' is used to indicate a causal relationship, meaning 'because of'. It connects the reason (efforts) to the result (success).
経済的な理由ゆえに、その計画は中止された。
The plan was canceled due to economic reasons.
In this sentence, 'ゆえに' denotes 'basing on the given reason,' linking economic conditions to the decision to cancel.
健康上の問題ゆえに、彼は退職することを決意した。
He decided to retire due to health problems.
Here, 'ゆえに' explains the cause (health problems) related to the decision to retire, showcasing its role in presenting logical reasoning.
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