# につき: due to; per; each

> Learn how to use につき, a JLPT N2 Japanese grammar point meaning due to; per; each, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.

JLPT level: N2 · Updated: 2026-05-06 · Canonical: https://hane-app.com/blog/n2-ni-tsuki/

**につき** means **due to; per; each**. It is a **JLPT N2** Japanese grammar pattern used to **give a formal reason, rate, or unit basis**.

This grammar point often appears in advanced reading, formal writing, notices, essays, and careful conversation. If you want to read Japanese with more nuance, **につき** is a useful pattern to learn because it shows the speaker's logic, stance, or emphasis.

## What does につき mean?

Use **につき** when you want to **give a formal reason, rate, or unit basis**.

Natural translations include:
- due to; per; each
- depending on context
- in a way that matches the speaker's emphasis

The best translation depends on the sentence. Focus first on what relationship the pattern creates between the ideas.

## How to form につき

Noun + につき

Examples of the pattern:
- 工事中につき
- 一人につき
- 本日は休業につき

In JLPT questions, pay close attention to the word immediately before the grammar point. Many wrong answers use a similar meaning but attach to the wrong form.

## When is につき used?

Use **につき** in situations like:
- reading formal explanations, announcements, or essays
- making a point more precise than a basic grammar pattern would
- connecting two ideas with a clear nuance

Tone and register:
- usually neutral to formal
- common in JLPT N2 reading passages, news, notices, and business-like writing

## につき example sentences

- 工事中につき、通行できません。 — Due to construction, passage is not possible.
- 一人につき、チケットは二枚までです。 — Up to two tickets per person.
- 本日は休業につき、明日ご連絡ください。 — We are closed today, so please contact us tomorrow.
- 一時間につき千円の料金がかかります。 — A fee of 1,000 yen per hour is charged.
- 雨天につき、試合は中止になりました。 — Due to rain, the game was canceled.

After reading each sentence, ask what job **につき** is doing. Is it limiting, adding, conceding, asserting, or describing a condition? That habit makes the nuance easier to remember than a single English translation.

## Nuance of につき

The key nuance is **give a formal reason, rate, or unit basis**.

This matters because N2 grammar often overlaps with easier expressions. The advanced pattern usually adds formality, emphasis, restriction, or a stronger logical relationship.

For example:
- In formal writing, **につき** often sounds more precise than a casual equivalent.
- Compared with **のため**, it has a different tone or scope even when the English translation looks similar.

## につき vs のため

Both **につき** and **のため** can express related ideas, but they are different.

**につき**:
- fits the N2 nuance explained above
- often sounds more specific, formal, or emphatic

**のため**:
- is usually broader, simpler, or used in a different register
- may be better in casual conversation depending on the sentence

Quick contrast examples:
- 工事中につき、通行できません。
- Try rewriting the sentence with **のため** and notice whether the tone or meaning changes.

## Common mistakes with につき

Watch out for these mistakes:
- Translating it too literally and missing the function in context
- Confusing it with **のため** just because the English translation overlaps
- Using it in casual speech when a simpler pattern would sound more natural

A helpful practice method is to write one sentence with **につき**, then compare it with a related grammar point. Explain the difference in your own words.

## Is につき on the JLPT?

Yes. **につき** is commonly taught as **JLPT N2** grammar.

That means learners should be able to:
- recognize it in reading
- understand its nuance in context
- use it in simple original sentences

For test preparation, study the grammar point in full sentences. JLPT questions usually test context, not dictionary translation alone.

## Practice questions for につき

Try making your own sentences with these prompts:
- Write one sentence that clearly needs **につき**.
- Write a second sentence with **のため** and compare the nuance.
- Find a notice, article, or dialogue where this kind of meaning would be natural.

## Learning path for につき

To learn **につき** efficiently, follow a path that matches this pattern's real function.

1. First review the formation so the base structure feels natural.
2. Then compare **につき** with **のため** and the related lessons below. These recommendations are chosen from similar semantic or structural families.
3. Finally, write your own sentence where the context makes **につき** necessary.

## Related grammar to review next

- [に際して](/blog/n2-ni-saishite/) — review this next because it is close in meaning, form, or register
- [n3 tame ni](/blog/n3-tame-ni/) — review this next because it is close in meaning, form, or register
- [n5 node](/blog/n5-node/) — review this next because it is close in meaning, form, or register

## Learn につき with Hane

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