Meaning

Primary

Reason

Alternatives

Motive, Excuse

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A reason reason is a reason! How could it not be? Do you have a reason why it shouldn't be? I thought not.

This word means "reason" as in the reason you're studying Japanese, or the reason you're late. That's why it can also mean similar words like motive and excuse.

Reading

りゆう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 大きな理由

    big reason

    どんな理由

    For what reason?

    そんな理由

    that kind of reason

Context Sentences

理由は有りません。

There is no reason.

休学の理由は不明です。

The reason for the leave of absence is unknown.

理由は分かりませんが、主人が今すぐ海外に行かなければいけないと言ってるんです。

I don't know why, but my husband says he has to go abroad right now.

Kanji Composition