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VocabJLPT N4

cause

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. cause
2. origin

This noun means "cause" or "origin," referring to the reason or root factor that brought about a particular result or situation. It is frequently used when analyzing problems, accidents, or negative outcomes to identify what triggered them.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I've felt heavy all morning — maybe it's the rain.

Sentence 2

The reason I feel anxious is that I can't find an answer.

Sentence 3

What, you're saying it's my fault again!?

Sentence 4

You seem really down — is something going on?

Sentence 5

The problem here is that communication is too slow.