reason in Japanese
reason in Japanese is 理由, 原因, 思慮 — reason means a cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
reason in Japanese
理由
Pronounced: riyuu
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
理由
Pronounced: riyuu
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
原因
Pronounced: gen'in
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
思慮
Pronounced: shiryo
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
理性
Pronounced: risei
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
理致
Pronounced: richi
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.
What does "reason" mean?
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noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
"She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation."
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noun The ability to think logically and make judgments; rational thought.
"He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion."
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verb To think through something logically in order to reach a conclusion.
"She reasoned that the shortest route must also be the fastest."
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reason in a sentence
- She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation.
- There's no good reason to be this rude to a stranger.
- He appealed to her sense of reason rather than emotion.
- Humans use reason to solve problems that instinct cannot.
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What is "reason" in Japanese?
"reason" in Japanese is 理由, 原因, 思慮. reason means: A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
How do you pronounce 理由?
"reason" in Japanese is 理由, pronounced "riyuu".
How do you use "reason" in a sentence?
Example: "She never explained the reason for her sudden resignation." In Japanese, "reason" is 理由, 原因, 思慮.
Are there other ways to say "reason" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "reason": 理由, 原因, 思慮, 理性, 理致.
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