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JLPT N1 Grammar

こととて

N1Cause / Reason

N1 · Cause / Reason · plain form + こととて / noun + の + こととて

because; since

plain form + こととて / noun + の + こととて

こととて is a formal written expression of reason, often used in explanations or apologies.

It is rare in everyday conversation.

初めてのこととて、不手際がありましたらご容赦ください。

Since this is our first time, please forgive any shortcomings.

Do not use it in casual speech; it is very formal.

A formal way to give a reason.

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