- cause; origin; source
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb
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- cause
- origin
- source
This meaning refers to the reason something happens or the factor that brings about a certain result.
This meaning refers to the beginning point of something or where something comes from, often used in contexts such as history and culture.
This meaning relates to the place from which something is obtained or the initial point from which something arises, often seen in contexts like information or natural resources.
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Refers to a cause, origin, or source of something, often in a causal relationship.
Refers to a result or outcome, often seen in contrast to cause.
Refers to a reason or explanation for something, often conveying justification.
Refers to the beginning or starting point of an event or situation, often tied to a cause.
Refers to an effect or influence that something has on something else, related to the cause.
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The following is thought to be one of the reasons stress damages the stomach's mucous membrane.
I've got to find the cause quickly, get out of this slump and live up to Mr. Tanizaki's expectations.
Due to this a lot of time was lost, it's possible that if it wasn't for this accident the final stage of the race would have been better.
When I looked at the explanatory notes under the posts list I realized what was causing it.
It is the drop in the rice pricing (blamed on consumers' loss of interest in rice and the freeing up of the international market) that is the cause.