What is '原因' called in English?

'原因' in English is called "Cause". Cause refers to: 行動、出来事、または状態の理由や動機。

How do you pronounce 'Cause' and '原因'?

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What is an example sentence for Cause in Japanese?

English: "Lack of sleep can cause many health problems." | Japanese: "睡眠不足は多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性があります。"

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cause Meaning in Japanese (cause 英語意味)

noun原因, 大義

verb引き起こす

原因 in English:cause

Phonetic:げんいん

Quick Answer • 要約

cause の日本語の意味は「原因, 大義, 引き起こす」です。 (行動、出来事、または状態の理由や動機。)

Definitions of Cause

1
noun
原因
A cause is the reason or motive for an action, event, or condition.
行動、出来事、または状態の理由や動機。
2
noun
大義
A cause can also refer to a principle, aim, or movement that a person or group supports and defends.
個人または集団が支持し、擁護する原則、目的、または運動。
3
verb
引き起こす
To cause something means to make it happen, especially an event or situation.
何か、特に出来事や状況を発生させること。

Example Sentences

casual

“Lack of sleep can cause many health problems.”

睡眠不足は多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

casual

“What was the cause of the accident?”

その事故の原因は何でしたか？

formal

“She dedicated her life to a noble cause.”

彼女は高潔な大義に生涯を捧げた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

reason origin source motive grounds

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

effect result consequence outcome

Inflected Word Forms

past tensecaused

present participlecausing

nouncausation

adjectivecausal

adverbcausally

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

cause and effectcollocation

The principle that everything has a cause and a result.

for a good causeexpression

For a worthy or charitable purpose.

lost causeidiom

A person or thing that is doomed to fail.

cause Meaning in Japanese (cause 英語 意味)