〜だけに
JLPT N2
Pattern
- 普通形（Aい・Aナ・N）+ だけに
Explanation
Used to emphasize that something is all the more true precisely because of a certain reason or condition. The outcome is what one would naturally expect, or even more so.
Usage
Often used when the reason is directly linked to the degree or nature of the outcome. Cannot be used with commands or requests.
Formation
Attach to the plain form of verbs, i-adjectives, na-adjectives (with だ), and nouns (with である). Not used with noun + の.
Examples
プロジェクトの責任者だけに、彼の失敗は大きな影響を与えた。
プロジェクトのせきにんしゃだけに、かれのしっぱいはおおきなえいきょうをあたえた。Precisely because he was the project leader, his mistake had a major impact.
彼は几帳面な性格だけに、提出物の遅れには非常に敏感だ。
かれはきちょうめんなせいかくだけに、ていしゅつぶつのおくれにはひじょうにびんかんだ。Because he is such a meticulous person, he's very sensitive to delays in submissions.
人気の観光地だけに、連休中は特に混雑する。
にんきのかんこうちだけに、れんきゅうちゅうはとくにこんざつする。Precisely because it’s a popular tourist spot, it gets especially crowded during holidays.
