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[しょ()·()]
shoi
noun

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[()·()]
soi
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English Meaning(s) for 所為

noun
  1. act; deed; one's doing
  2. cause; reason

Definition and Synonyms for 所為

Fault responsibility for a bad situation or event
Synonyms: せい, 所為
Reason an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
Synonyms: かど, せい, わけ, わけあい, 一理, 事由, 原由, 安い, , 成因, 所以, 所為, 根拠, 理屈, 理由, , 由来, 由縁, 筋合, 節理, 言う, , 訳柄, 謂れ, 道理
Reason a rational motive for a belief or action
Synonyms: せい, わけ, わけあい, 事情, 事由, 所以, 所為, 根拠, 理屈, 理由, , 筋合, , 訳柄

Meanings for each kanji in 所為

» place
» do; change; make; benefit; welfare; be of use; reach to; try; practice; cost; serve as; good; advantage; as a result of

Categories 所為 is a member of

Responsibleness a form of trustworthiness
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Account a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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Rational Motive a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
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