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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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Sample Sentences for 原因

Due to this a lot of time was lost, it's possible that if it wasn't for this accident the final stage of the race would have been better.
The police are looking into the cause of the accident.
Female hormone imbalance is a major cause of infertility.
I feel out of sorts today. That well water is why.
The greatest cause of stress for men is work, while for women, human relationships come at the top of the list.

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