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Noun につき

Indicates the reason, cause, or condition for something; 'due to', 'regarding', 'per'.

At a glance

Noun につき is a formal expression with two main uses: "due to ~" (a reason) and "per ~" (a rate or limit). It is mostly seen in notices, signs, announcements and price lists.

Noun につき、[notice / result]
Number + counter につき [amount]

雨天うてんにつき、中止ちゅうしいたします。 Due to rain, the event is canceled.


How to form it

Use Attaches to Example Register
Reason "due to" Noun (often ~中) 工事中こうじちゅうにつき Formal, written
Rate "per" Number + counter 一時間いちじかんにつき Formal, price lists and rules

Put the noun directly before につき, with no な or だ in between.

Examples

  • 試験しけんにつき、今日きょうは静しずかにしてください。

    Due to the exam, please be quiet today.

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