だけに

丈 に

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), conjunction

    as one would expect from ..., given that ... (naturally ...), because ..., being ...
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 敵対勢力間の和平交渉再開だけに、関係は危うい。
      Relations are tenuous as peace talks resume between warring factions.

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), conjunction

    precisely because ..., all the more because of ...
    used with unexpected results
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), conjunction

    on account of ..., ... being what it is
    as ＡがＡだけに
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼女は私だけにつらく当たる。
      She is only hard on me.

  4. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    only to, only for, only in
    word usually written using kana alone