原因 — meaning in English

English meaning

• cause noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
• origin noun The point where something begins or comes from.
• reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

Senses

原因 is used for these senses in English:

• cause (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.
• cause (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
• origin The beginning of something.
• reason That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.

cause — full definition

1. noun The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
2. noun A goal or movement that people support or fight for.
3. verb To make something happen; to bring about.

origin — full definition

1. noun The point where something begins or comes from.
2. noun A person's ancestry or background.

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