because of, due to, for that reason

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Explanation

Literary expression for reason or cause.

[Noun] + ゆえ(に) / [Sentence plain form] + ゆえ(に)

若さゆえの過ちだ。

Wakasa yue no ayamachi da.

It's a mistake due to youth.

愛するがゆえに、厳しくする。

Aisuru ga yue ni, kibishiku suru.

Because I love you, I am strict.

Very formal and literary.

～をおいて

other than, except for, besides

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

Common in literature and formal speeches.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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