Translation guide
The English word 'due' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: expected time, caused by, owed money, proper/deserved, and scheduled to happen.
The train is due to arrive at 10 o'clock.
The report is due on Friday.
Expresses expectation based on reasoning or schedule. Slightly more subjective than 予定.
He is due to arrive any minute.
Literally 'the deadline is...'. Natural for assignments, payments, etc.
The homework is due tomorrow.
Saying that something is a result of a particular cause.
Means 'due to' or 'because of'. Used with nouns. に is optional and often omitted in formal writing.
The game was canceled due to bad weather.
More formal/literary. Often used in news or reports.
Implies blame or negative cause. Casual.
I was late due to traffic.
Expressing that something is owed or deserved.
Expressing that something is done with the proper care or attention.
The phrase 'due to' meaning 'because of' is not translated as 当然 (touzen). Use 〜のため or 〜によって instead.
Both mean 'due to', but 〜によって is more formal and often used for impersonal causes (natural disasters, rules). 〜のため is neutral and common in everyday speech.
There was major damage due to the earthquake.
His success is the due reward for his efforts.
The decision was made through due process.