cause in Japanese
cause in Japanese is 原因, 大義, 引き起こす — cause means the thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
cause in Japanese
原因
Pronounced: gen'in
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
大義
Pronounced: taigi
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
原因
Pronounced: gen'in
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
引き起こす
Pronounced: hikiokosu
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
原因となる
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
What does "cause" mean?
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noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
"Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire."
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noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
"She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare."
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verb To make something happen; to bring about.
"Heavy rain caused the river to flood."
cause in a sentence
- Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire.
- She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare.
- Heavy rain caused the river to flood.
- His comment caused quite a stir at the dinner table.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cause" in Japanese?
"cause" in Japanese is 原因, 大義, 引き起こす. cause means: The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
How do you pronounce 原因?
"cause" in Japanese is 原因, pronounced "gen'in".
How do you use "cause" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire." In Japanese, "cause" is 原因, 大義, 引き起こす.
Are there other ways to say "cause" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "cause": 原因, 大義, 引き起こす, 原因となる.
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