Korean

이유
Meaning: reason
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

지각한 이유가 뭐예요?
What is the reason for being late?
어제 여자 친구에게 아무 이유 없이 차였다.
I was dumped by my girlfriend yesterday for no reason.
법원은 서류 부족을 이유로 항소 각하 결정을 내렸다.
The court issued a dismissal decision on the appeal because the documents were insufficient.
저자는 서문에서 책을 쓴 이유를 밝혔다.
The author explained in the preface why he wrote the book.
그녀는 내 질문에 대답하는 대신 오히려 나에게 그 이유를 되물었다.
Instead of answering my question, she rather asked me back the reason.

Usage Notes

Used to ask for or state a cause or explanation.

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