理由
りゆう
riyuu
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
理由 (りゆう (riyuu)) means "Reason". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Reason
Also : Cause · Motive · Grounds
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Example Sentences
その理由は何ですか。
そのりゆうはなんですか。
What is the reason for that?
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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