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〜だけに
"Precisely because," where the result follows naturally from the stated reason and is felt all the more strongly. Often carries surprise or heightened emotion; used in speech and writing.
V/i-adj 普通形 + だけに;na-adj な・である + だけに;N + だけに
彼は経験が長いだけに、判断が早い。
かれはけいけんがながいだけに、はんだんがはやい。
Precisely because he has long experience, he makes quick decisions.
期待していただけに、負けたときはがっかりした。
きたいしていただけに、まけたときはがっかりした。
Because I had had high hopes, I was all the more let down when we lost.
高級な店だけに、サービスもすばらしい。
こうきゅうなみせだけに、サービスもすばらしい。
Being an upscale establishment, the service is superb as well.