precisely because, for that very reason

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Emphasizes the reason strongly.

[Sentence] + からこそ

君が言うからこそ信じられる。

Kimi ga iu kara koso shinjirareru.

Precisely because you say it, I can believe it.

難しいからこそ、やりがいがある。

Muzukashii kara koso, yarigai ga aru.

Precisely because it's difficult, it's worthwhile.

Stronger emphasis than simple から.

～からといって

just because, even though

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice emphasizing reasons.

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