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JLPT N1 Grammar

ばこそ

N1Cause / Reason

N1 · Cause / Reason · plain form + ばこそ / noun + であればこそ

precisely because

plain form + ばこそ / noun + であればこそ

ばこそ emphasizes that the result exists precisely because of the preceding reason.

It is common in speeches, commentary, and written explanation, often followed by an evaluation, possibility, or attitude.

信頼していればこそ、厳しい意見も正直に伝えたのです。

It was precisely because I trusted you that I honestly gave you strict feedback.

Do not use it like casual から; it is stronger and more formal.

こそ marks emphasis: precisely for this reason.

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