〜だけに
Formation
N2ReasonNeutral
Meaning
Used to express that because of a certain reason, status, or situation, the following result or state is even more intense or naturally expected.
Examples
一生懸命勉強しただけに、不合格だったのは本当に残念だ。
Because I studied so hard, it's truly a pity that I failed.
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