Korean

원인
Meaning: cause; origin; reason
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

原
因

Example sentences

We still don't know the cause of the accident.
불교의 십이 연기 중 하나인 촉은 감각의 원인이 된다.
In Buddhism, contact (phassa), one of the twelve nidanas, is the cause of sensation.
문제의 근본 원인을 찾아야 합니다.
We need to find the root cause of the problem.
고속도로에서 무리한 추월은 사고의 원인이 된다.
Unreasonable overtaking on the highway causes accidents.
사고의 원인을 면밀히 조사하고 있다.
The cause of the accident is being minutely investigated.
무분별한 일회용품 사용은 환경 오염의 주요 원인 중 하나입니다.
Indiscriminate use of disposable products is one of the main causes of environmental pollution.
성적의 향하 원인을 분석했다.
The cause of the decline in grades was analyzed.
인간의 오만과 편견이 갈등의 원인이 되기도 한다.
Human arrogance and prejudice can also be the cause of conflict.
문제의 근본적인 원인을 찾아야 한다.
We need to find the fundamental cause of the problem.
비만은 많은 건강 문제의 원인이 됩니다.
Obesity causes many health problems.

Usage Notes

Refers to the root or source of an event or phenomenon. It's a fundamental word for discussing causality.

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