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だけに
Meanings
Conjunction
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected (from ...)
2. contrary to expectations ...
when used with negatives
Alt. forms
だけに
99%
丈だけに
Top 1000
Used in: 5118
Composed of
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
Examples (11 in total)
He was interested in only the pursuit of wealth.
This kind of dog exists only in Japan.
Was the work done by him alone?
They only stayed together for the sake of their children.
Pink isn't just for girls.
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.