そもそも、彼が遅刻したのが原因だ。
In the first place, the fact that he was late is the cause.
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We are investigating the cause of the failure.
事件の原因はいまだに謎に包まれている。
The cause of the incident is still a mystery.
些細なことが原因で、大きな誤解を招いてしまった。
A trivial thing led to a major misunderstanding.
警察は事件の原因を詳しく調査している。
The police are investigating the cause of the incident in detail.
事故の原因は今のところ不明です。
The cause of the accident is currently unknown.
些細なことが原因で、彼と口論になった。
I had a quarrel with him over a trivial matter.
科学者はついに病気の原因を突き止めた。
Scientists finally determined the cause of the disease.
事故の原因を推察するのは容易だ。
It is easy to infer the cause of the accident.
不規則な生活は、健康を損なう原因となる。
An irregular lifestyle is a cause of damage to health.
Usage Notes
Refers to the thing or event that brings about a certain state or change. Often contrasted with 'kekka' (result).
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