因(よ)って

よって
conjunction
therefore; consequently; accordingly
formalacademicgrammatical
1. therefore; consequently; accordingly
A formal conjunction indicating that what follows is a logical result or conclusion of what precedes. Used primarily in written and formal contexts.
証拠(しょうこ)不十分(ふじゅうぶん)。因(よ)って無罪(むざい)。
Insufficient evidence. Therefore, not guilty.
予算(よさん)が不足(ふそく)している。因(よ)って計画(けいかく)を見直(みなお)す。
The budget is insufficient. Accordingly, we will revise the plan.
規約(きやく)に違反(いはん)した事実(じじつ)が認(みと)められた。因(よ)って退会(たいかい)処分(しょぶん)とする。
A violation of the rules has been confirmed. Therefore, the member shall be expelled.

Usage

A very formal conjunction used mainly in legal documents, official announcements, academic writing, and formal speeches. In casual speech, だから or そのため would be used instead. Often written in hiragana as よって rather than with kanji.

Similar words

  • 従(したが)って: therefore — slightly less formal but still used in written/formal contexts
  • だから: so, therefore — casual equivalent for everyday conversation
  • そのため: for that reason — neutral formality, used in both writing and speech

Related Words

Compare: だから (so, therefore)
Compare: そのため (for that reason)
Compare: したがって (therefore, consequently)
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