がゆえに

がゆえに is a formal expression used to indicate a cause or reason, often leading to a serious, negative, or unavoidable result.

Compared to から or ので, がゆえに sounds more literary and objective, and is commonly used in written Japanese, such as essays, explanations, historical writing, and JLPT reading passages.

This grammar often appears in situations where:

• The cause is inherent or unavoidable

• The result is serious, ironic, or unfortunate

• The speaker wants to sound detached or analytical

  Usage Notes

  • ✔ Formal / literary expression of cause

  • ✔ Often used for negative or serious outcomes

  • ✔ Common in written Japanese

  • ❌ Rare in casual conversation

  • ❌ Sounds unnatural in spoken daily speech