Explanation
Expresses the reason or cause; 'because', 'due to', 'as a result of'.
Formation
Noun / Verb / Adjective + がゆえに
Detailed explanation
The ～がゆえに grammar point is used to express a reason or cause, often in more formal writing or speech. It roughly corresponds to 'because (of)', 'due to', or 'as a result of' in English.
Examples
愛情がゆえに、彼は彼女を許した。
Aijou ga yue ni, kare wa kanojo o yurushita.
Because of love, he forgave her.
突然の雨がゆえに、試合は延期された。
Totsuzen no ame ga yue ni, shiai wa enki sareta.
Due to the sudden rain, the match was postponed.
彼の努力がゆえに、彼は成功を収めた。
Kare no doryoku ga yue ni, kare wa seikou o osameta.
Because of his efforts, he achieved success.
彼の死がゆえに、彼の家族は深い悲しみに包まれた。
Kare no shi ga yue ni, kare no kazoku wa fukai kanashimi ni tsutsumareta.
Due to his death, his family was enveloped in deep sorrow.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.