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N1
〜ばこそ
Meaning
Expresses an emphasized cause or reason, "precisely because that is the reason." A formal expression highlighting that very reason and no other. Often followed by 「のだ」.
Examples
- 君のことを思えばこそ、あえて厳しく言うのだ。 It is precisely because I care about you that I am being harsh.
- 健康であればこそ、思い切り仕事に打ち込める。 It is precisely because one is healthy that one can throw oneself into work.
- 努力があればこそ、今日の成功があるのだ。 It is precisely because of the effort that today's success exists.