Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 理由(りゆう) in Japanese

理由
JLPT 4
Kana Reading
りゆう
Romaji
riyū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    reason; pretext; motive
    Example sentence
    別の理由あるね?どう図星でしょう There's another reason, isn't there? Well, how did I do? I bet I hit the mark.

Examples of 理由, りゆう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

5 strokes

wherefore, a reason

On'Yomi: ユ, ユウ, ユイ

Kun'Yomi: よし, よ.る

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JLPT 4

11 strokes

logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: ことわり

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