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だけに
Meanings
Conjunction
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; being ...
2. precisely because ...; all the more because of ...
used with unexpected results
3. on account of ...; ... being what it is
as ＡがＡだけに
Expression
Usually written in kana
4. only to; only for; only in
Alt. forms
だけに
99%
丈だけに
Top 700
Used in: 5322
Composed of
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
Examples (12 in total)
He was interested in only the pursuit of wealth.
This kind of dog exists only in Japan.
They only stayed together for the sake of their children.
Was the work done by him alone?
Pink isn't just for girls.
Her charm does not consist only in her beauty.
Please don't limit your opinions just to 'Yes' or 'No'.
Limit your remarks to the matter we are discussing.
Soccer is not necessarily confined to men.
The privilege is reserved exclusively for women.
Tom went to the library just to see Mary.
They do it just for the thrill of it.