〜ばこそ
precisely because ~
Connect what happened to the reason behind it.
Remember it
Reason first, result next: connect them with 〜ばこそ.
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ばこそ」 means "precisely because ~". Structure: Verb ba-form + こそ. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it to explain decisions, delays, feelings, and everyday choices.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1信頼があればこそ、採決を任せられる。
しんらい が あれば こそ、さいけつ を まかせられる。
shinrai ga areba koso, saiketsu o makaserareru.
Precisely because there is trust, the vote can be entrusted.
Shopping & services
Example 2信頼があればこそ、買収を任せられる。
しんらい が あれば こそ、ばいしゅう を まかせられる。
shinrai ga areba koso, baishuu o makaserareru.
Precisely because there is trust, the acquisition can be entrusted.
Everyday life
Example 3信頼があればこそ、志願を任せられる。
しんらい が あれば こそ、しがん を まかせられる。
shinrai ga areba koso, shigan o makaserareru.
Precisely because there is trust, the volunteering can be entrusted.
Everyday life
Example 4信頼があればこそ、転載を任せられる。
しんらい が あれば こそ、てんさい を まかせられる。
shinrai ga areba koso, tensai o makaserareru.
Precisely because there is trust, the reprinting can be entrusted.
Everyday life
Example 5信頼があればこそ、滞納を任せられる。
しんらい が あれば こそ、たいのう を まかせられる。
shinrai ga areba koso, tainou o makaserareru.
Precisely because there is trust, the payment arrears can be entrusted.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
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Your situation
Precisely because there is trust, the vote can be entrusted.
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