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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