Translation of Japanese word "原因" to English
原因
げんいん
[genin]
IPA: /gen'in/
Meaning
NounThe source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
How to use
原因 (gen'in) — 'cause / origin / source'. 事故の原因 — cause of the accident. Antonym: 結果. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
cause / reason
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 原因
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): げんいん
Romaji Transcription: genin
Example Sentences
原因を調べることは、問題を解決するために必要です。
げんいんをさぐることは、もんだいをかいけつするためにひつようです。
Investigating the cause is necessary to solve problems.
原因を理解することは、決定を下すために必要です。
げんいんをりょうかいすることは、けっていをさすためにひつようです。
Understanding the cause is necessary to make decisions.
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- 原因不明— cause unknown
- 原因を調べることは、問題を解決するために必要です。— Investigating the cause is necessary to solve problems.
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Frequency rank: #669 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "原因" mean?▼
The Japanese word "原因" means "cause / reason" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "原因"?▼
The word "原因" is read as "げんいん" (genin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "原因を調べることは、問題を解決するために必要です。".
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