因: the kanji for cause
因 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cause. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
因 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
因 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イン (in)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 原因げんいん · gen'in | cause |
| 因果いんが · inga | cause and effect |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 火事の原因はまだ分かっていない。Kaji no gen'in wa mada wakatte inai.The cause of the fire is not yet known.
- すべての出来事には因果がある。Subete no dekigoto ni wa inga ga aru.Every event has a cause and effect.
- 失敗の原因を考え直した。Shippai no gen'in o kangaenaoshita.I reconsidered the cause of the failure.
- 病気の原因を特定した。Byōki no gen'in o tokutei shita.We identified the cause of the illness.
- 彼女が遅刻した原因は電車の遅れだ。Kanojo ga chikoku shita gen'in wa densha no okure da.The reason she was late is a train delay.
Questions about 因
How many strokes does 因 have?
因 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 因?
The on readings are in (イン). The kun readings are yoru (よる).
What JLPT level is 因?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 因
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.