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“cause” in Japanese

Japanese

Also引き起こす (hikiokosu)

Pronunciation

Romajigen'in

Example

これが原因です。ko re ga gen in de su

This is the cause.

Illustration for 原因 (cause)

How to say “cause” in Japanese

“Cause” in Japanese is 原因 (gen'in).

Describes the source or factor that brings about an event or situation.

Full entry for 原因: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 原因

事故の原因を詳しく調べます。ji ko no gen in o kuwa shi ku shira be ma su

We will investigate the cause of the accident carefully.

Tips for using 原因

  • In beginner conversations, 原因 (gen'in) often points to what makes a problem happen, while 理由 (riyū) more often explains a person's choice or action.

Other Japanese words for “cause”

その事故は大きな混乱を引き起こします。so no ji ko wa ō ki na kon ran o hi ki o ko shi ma su

That accident causes a lot of confusion.

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