ゆえに
Meanings
1
therefore; consequently; for that reason
usually written using kana alone
Formal or literary conjunction used to state a logical conclusion based on the preceding statement. Similar to だから but more written and reasoned.
He destroyed all the evidence. Therefore, he cannot escape conviction.
I think, therefore I am.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が故にbecause of ~ (formal, written)
Because he was poor, he could not go to university.
Expressions
- 山高きが故に貴からずdon't judge a book by its cover