故
ゆ
え
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Used to state the reason or cause for something, often in formal or written contexts. Frequently appears in the pattern ～が故に or ～故の.
Because of poverty, he gave up on going to higher education.
It was a failure due to lack of experience.
2
because of; as a result of
usually written using kana alone
Conjunctive use, equivalent to ～のために or ～の理由で. Attaches to nouns or nominalized phrases, often in the form ～故（に）.
The train was delayed because of an accident.
He made a mistake because of his youth.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉ゆえの〈結果〉a result/outcome due to (a certain circumstance)
This is a mistake that comes from youthful inexperience.
- 〈事〉ゆえ、〈結果〉due to ~, (therefore) ~
Due to illness, I will not be able to attend the meeting.