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Meaning

「ゆえ」 is written 「故」, an archaic word meaning cause or reason. It means "because of that." A stiff, written-style equivalent of 「〜ために」, used in essays and formal writing.

Examples

1. 若さゆえに、無謀な挑戦もいとわなかった。 Because of his youth, he did not hesitate to take on reckless challenges.
2. 彼は正直すぎるが故に、損をすることも多い。 Because he is too honest, he often ends up at a disadvantage.