just because ~, only because ~

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Explanation

Indicates regret that a small thing caused a big problem.

[Verb past plain/い-adj/な-adj] + ばかりに

一瞬目を離したばかりに、事故が起きた。

Isshun me wo hanashita bakari ni, jiko ga okita.

Just because I took my eyes off for a moment, an accident happened.

Expresses regret about cause-effect relationship.

～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)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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