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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
noun
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
noun
Pronounced: taigi
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
原因
noun
Pronounced: gen'in
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
引き起こす
verb
Pronounced: hikiokosu
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
原因となる
verb
(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.

What does "cause" mean?

  1. noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
    "Investigators are still searching for the cause of the fire."
  2. noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
    "She has spent her life fighting for the cause of animal welfare."
  3. 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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