引き起こす
ひきおこす
hikiokosu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
引き起こす (ひきおこす (hikiokosu)) means "to cause". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to cause
Also : to provoke · to bring about
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Example Sentences
その事件が引き起こした社会的な問題は、今でも影響を与えている。
そのじけんがひきおこしたしゃかいてきなもんだいは、いまでもえいきょうをあたえている。
The social problems caused by that incident still have an impact today.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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