理由
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 理由
1
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
Examples
どうしてあなたにお詫びする理由があるのですか。
Why should I apologize to you?
Kanji in this Word
理
11 strokes
Frequency: 86
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
logic
arrangement
reason
justice
truth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことわり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
おさむ
さと
さとる
ただ
ただし
とおる
に
のり
ひ
まこと
まさ
まさし
まろ
みち
よし
由
5 strokes
Frequency: 325
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
wherefore
a reason
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユ
ユウ
ユイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よし
よ.る
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