因
Kanji · N2
因 / cause
Kanji for cause, factor, or be associated with.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よ.る、ちな.む | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
因 carries the meaning cause, factor, or be associated with.
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Common compounds with 因
悪因悪果あくいんあっかsow evil and reap evil / evil acts bring evil outcomes
内因ないいんinternal cause / intrinsic motivation
原因げんいんcause / origin / source
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