Japanese

りゆう
Meaning: reason; motive; ground; excuse
Part of Speech: Noun

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理
由

Example sentences

Nobody knows the reason why he quit the company.
理由をひとつ教えてください。
Please tell me one reason.
複数の理由から一つを選ぶ。
Choose one from multiple reasons.
その理由を明確にしてください。
Please clarify the reason for that.
何故、彼はその理由を説明しなかったのだろうか。
Why didn't he explain the reason, I wonder?
どんな理由があっても、暴力に訴えるのは良くない。
No matter what the reason, it is not good to resort to violence.
理由が何であれ、遅刻は許されない。
Whatever the reason may be, being late is not permitted.
彼の主張には正当な理由がある。
There is a legitimate reason for his claim.
いかなる理由があろうとも、不当な差別は許されない。
No matter the reason, unjust discrimination is unacceptable.
主な理由はこれです
The main reason is this.

Usage Notes

Refers to the cause or justification for an action or event. Can also mean a pretext or excuse.

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