理由
りゆう
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Noun
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
Example sentences
理由は簡単だよ。
The reason is simple.
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What caused the fire?
理由聞いてもいい?
May I ask why?
理由を聞いてもいい?
May I ask why?
怖がる理由はないよ。
You have no reason to be afraid.
More examples (10)
理由は聞いちゃダメ。
Don't ask me why.
理由はいろいろある。
There are many reasons.
理由は分かりません。
I don't know the reason.
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No one can tell the reason.
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I fail to see the reason.
いろいろな理由がある。
There are many reasons.
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I want to know the reason.
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There is no reason for me to apologize.
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For what reason did you cry?
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No one can tell the reason.