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Meaning of 来由(らいゆ) in Japanese

来由
Kana Reading
らいゆ
Romaji
raiyu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    origin; cause


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 5

7 strokes

come, due, next, cause, become

On'Yomi: ライ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: く.る, きた.る, きた.す, き.たす, き.たる, き, こ

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