Japanese phrase
原因は___です。 gen in wa ___ de su
Meaning
The cause is ___.
When to use it
Names the source of a problem or outcome. It is a direct but neutral way to explain why something happened.
Example dialogue
どうして音が出ないんですか？ dō shi te oto ga de na i n de su ka
Why is there no sound?
原因は電池切れです。 gen in wa den chi ki re de su
The cause is a dead battery.