Vocab Info
N5 Noun
理由reason, pretext, motive
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
reason, pretext, motive
All Forms
理由 【りゆう】、理由 【わけ】
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あなたが日本語を勉強する理由は何?
What is your reason for studying Japanese?
理由もなく怒る。
He gets angry for no reason.
面接官:「この会社で働きたい理由は何ですか?」
Interviewer: 'What is your reason for wanting to work for this company?'
彼がダイエットを始めた理由は、モテるためだ。
The reason he started his diet was to be popular.
注意する時は、なぜそれがダメなのか理由も説明してください。
When you give a warning, also explain why it is wrong.
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