A1 noun Neutro

原因

/ɡeɴ.iɴ/

A noun referring to the cause, origin, or source that brings about a specific result or effect. It is typically used to explain the objective factor behind why something happened, often in the context of problems or physical phenomena.

Exemplos

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1

この機械が動かない原因は何ですか?

What is the cause of this machine not working?

2

事故の原因を現在調査しております。

We are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

3

遅刻の原因、また寝坊?

The reason for being late, did you oversleep again?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
原因
Verb
原因となる
Relacionado
因果関係
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Dica de memorização

Visualize the Kanji: 原 (field/source) + 因 (factor). It is the 'source factor' that triggers a reaction.

Quiz rápido

火事の____はまだわかっていません。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: 原因

Exemplos

1

この機械が動かない原因は何ですか?

everyday

What is the cause of this machine not working?

2

事故の原因を現在調査しております。

formal

We are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

3

遅刻の原因、また寝坊?

informal

The reason for being late, did you oversleep again?

4

気候変動の主な原因は二酸化炭素の増加である。

academic

The main cause of climate change is the increase in carbon dioxide.

5

売上減少の原因を分析する必要があります。

business

It is necessary to analyze the cause of the decrease in sales.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
原因
Verb
原因となる
Relacionado
因果関係

Colocações comuns

原因を調べる to investigate the cause
原因を突き止める to identify/pinpoint the cause
原因になる to become the cause
直接的な原因 direct cause
主な原因 main cause

Frases Comuns

原因不明

cause unknown

原因究明

thorough investigation of the cause

因果応報

retributive justice / what goes around comes around

Frequentemente confundido com

原因 vs 理由

Gen'in refers to an objective or scientific cause, while Riyuu refers to a subjective reason, motive, or excuse.

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Notas de uso

Use Gen'in when discussing the logical or scientific source of an event. For personal excuses or justifications for actions, Riyuu is generally more appropriate.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use Gen'in to give a personal excuse for being late, but Riyuu is better for social justifications.

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Dica de memorização

Visualize the Kanji: 原 (field/source) + 因 (factor). It is the 'source factor' that triggers a reaction.

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Origem da palavra

Composed of characters meaning 'original source' (原) and 'factor/cause' (因), derived from classical Chinese terminology.

Padrões gramaticais

〜の原因 (the cause of...) 〜が原因で (due to.../because of...)

Quiz rápido

火事の____はまだわかっていません。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: 原因

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