What it means
ゆえに means “therefore,” “consequently,” or “because of.” It presents the preceding fact as the direct reason for the following result, often with a formal, literary, or academic tone. It can follow a noun with の, or a plain clause with が. The construction emphasizes a logical or inevitable consequence rather than a casual explanation.
Usage note
ゆえに is strongly formal and is uncommon in ordinary conversation. In everyday speech, ので or から is usually more natural. Its presence does not itself make the entire sentence polite; politeness must be expressed separately with forms such as です or ます.
How to use it
困難な状況のゆえに、計画は延期されました。
Because of the difficult circumstances, the plan was postponed.
不安定であるがゆえに、その制度は長期的に維持できません。
Because it is unstable, that system cannot be maintained over the long term.
若いがゆえに、彼は経験者の忠告を軽視しました。
Because he was young, he disregarded the experienced person's advice.
予算を過大に見積もったがゆえに、事業は途中で停止しました。
Because the budget was overestimated, the project was halted midway.
困難な状況のゆえに、計画は延期された。
Because of the difficult circumstances, the plan was postponed.
不安定であるがゆえに、その制度は長期的に維持できない。
Because it is unstable, that system cannot be maintained over the long term.
若いがゆえに、彼は経験者の忠告を軽視した。
Because he was young, he disregarded the experienced person's advice.
予算を過大に見積もったがゆえに、事業は途中で停止した。
Because the budget was overestimated, the project was halted midway.
Example sentences
長年の経験があるがゆえに、彼女は予期せぬ問題にも冷静に対処できた。
Because she had many years of experience, she was able to deal calmly even with unexpected problems.
記録が不十分であるがゆえに、委員会はその申請を承認できなかった。
Because the records were insufficient, the committee could not approve the application.
大雪が降ったがゆえに、