～だけに
dake ni
All the more because; as one would expect given that
Formation 接続
Plain-form verb or i-adjective + だけに; na-adjective + な + だけに; noun + だけに.
Explanation 説明
Give a known circumstance that makes the following result or feeling more understandable or stronger. The outcome may meet expectations or be especially disappointing because of that circumstance. It does not simply mean only.
Examples 例文
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長く準備しただけに、中止になって残念です。
Because we prepared for so long, the cancellation is especially disappointing.
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専門家だけに、彼の説明は分かりやすいです。
As he is a specialist, his explanations are easy to follow.
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期待が大きかっただけに、失敗したときはつらかったです。
Because my expectations were high, the failure was particularly painful.
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駅に近いだけに、この部屋は家賃が高いです。
Given its proximity to the station, this room has a high rent.
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初めての海外旅行だけに、少し緊張しています。
As this is my first trip abroad, I am a little nervous.
How related patterns differ 比較
によって may express a cause, means, or variation by circumstance, depending on the sentence. ばかりに emphasizes an unfortunate outcome, while おかげで commonly introduces a helpful cause. だけに highlights a reason that strengthens a result or feeling.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～だけに | All the more because; as one would expect given that | 長く準備しただけに、中止になって残念です。 Because we prepared for so long, the cancellation is especially disappointing. |
| ～によって | By; through; because of; depending on | この本を読むことによって、新しいことがわかります。 By reading this book, you can learn new things. |
| ～ばかりに | Simply because; because of just one unfortunate cause | 寝坊したばかりに、大事な面接に遅れました。 Simply because I overslept, I was late for an important interview. |
| ～だけあって | As expected of; just as one would expect | 有名な店だけあって、料理がどれもおいしいです。 As expected of a famous restaurant, all the dishes are delicious. |
| ～おかげで／～おかげだ | Thanks to; owing to a helpful cause | 先生:「大学合格おめでとう。よく頑張ったね。」 Teacher: Congratulations on getting into university. You worked hard. |
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