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JLPT N3 Grammar

だけに

N3Cause / Reason

N3 · Cause / Reason · plain form/noun + だけに

Meaning

precisely because; all the more because

Structure

plain form/noun + だけに

Explanation

だけに uses the preceding quality to explain why the following result is natural or stronger.

Usage

It is common with expectations, evaluations, and regrets.

Example

長く使ってきた道具だけに、壊れると残念です。

Because it is a tool I have used for a long time, it is sad when it breaks.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with quantity-limiting だけ.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/verb/adjective + だけに” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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