だけに (dake ni): All the more because
～だけに (dake ni)
Meaning
All the more because; as one would expect given that
Formation and usage
Plain-form verb or i-adjective + だけに; na-adjective + な + だけに; noun + だけに.
Explanation
Give a known circumstance that makes the following result or feeling more understandable or stronger. The outcome may meet expectations or be especially disappointing because of that circumstance. It does not simply mean only.
Examples
長く準備しただけに、中止になって残念です。
Because we prepared for so long, the cancellation is especially disappointing.
専門家だけに、彼の説明は分かりやすいです。
As he is a specialist, his explanations are easy to follow.
期待が大きかっただけに、失敗したときはつらかったです。
Because my expectations were high, the failure was particularly painful.
駅に近いだけに、この部屋は家賃が高いです。
Given its proximity to the station, this room has a high rent.
初めての海外旅行だけに、少し緊張しています。
As this is my first trip abroad, I am a little nervous.
How related patterns differ
によって may express a cause, means, or variation by circumstance, depending on the sentence. ばかりに emphasizes an unfortunate outcome, while おかげで commonly introduces a helpful cause. だけに highlights a reason that strengthens a result or feeling.