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[げん()·いん()]
genin
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[げい()·いん()]
geiin
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English Meaning(s) for 原因

noun, suru verb
  1. cause; origin; source

Definition and Synonyms for 原因

Causing the act of causing something to happen
Synonyms: 原因
Cause events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
Synonyms: むくり, 原因, , 導因, , 素因, , 誘因, 起こり, 起こる

Meanings for each kanji in 原因

» meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness
» cause; factor; be associated with; depend on; be limited to

Categories 原因 is a member of

Human Action something that people do or cause to happen
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Origin an event that is a beginning
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 原因

Sample Sentences for 原因

The machine was too complicated for us to find out the cause of the trouble.
The fire was brought about by children's playing with matches.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the country with the longest life expectancy.
His absence gave birth to all sorts of rumors.
The explosion may have been caused by a gas leak.

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