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N5 Noun

理由(りゆう)reason, pretext, motive

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    1. Noun

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      reason, pretext, motive

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    理由 【りゆう】理由 【わけ】

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      あなた日本語(にほんご)勉強(べんきょう)する理由(りゆう)(なに)

      What is your reason for studying Japanese?

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      理由(りゆう)もなく(おこ)

      He gets angry for no reason.

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      面接(めんせつ)(かん):「この会社(かいしゃ)(はたら)きたい理由(りゆう)(なに)ですか?」

      Interviewer: 'What is your reason for wanting to work for this company?'

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      (かれ)がダイエットを(はじ)めた理由(りゆう)は、モテるためだ。

      The reason he started his diet was to be popular.

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      注意(ちゅうい)する(とき)は、なぜそれがダメなのか理由(りゆう)説明(せつめい)してください。

      When you give a warning, also explain why it is wrong.

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