Reason in Japanese
"reason" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
故
yue
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "reason". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
translate, reason, circumstance, case
Reading: yaku
11 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of words and measure. Translating words.
What it carries
Translation, reason, meaning. Represents translation.
Related kanji for "reason"
reason
ren · peaceful, nature
Combines 'building' (广) with 'combine' (兼), representing purity and righteousness like building corners.
reason
ri · nature, wisdom
Composed of jade and village. Polishing jade, reason.
reason
chi · wisdom
Composed of know and sun. Knowledge of sun.
reason
ko · wisdom
Composed of old and strike. Striking old thing.
reason
ji · wisdom
Shape of holding flag and working. Event, matter.
a reason(also: wherefore)
yu · wisdom
Derives from an oil vessel shape, representing origin or basis of things. A fundamental character appearing in 'reason' (理由) and 'freedom' (自由).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for reason?
The most common kanji for "reason" is 訳, read as yaku. It means translate, reason, circumstance. Related kanji: 廉 (reason), 理 (reason), 智 (reason), 故 (reason), 事 (reason), 由 (a reason).
How many strokes does 訳 have?
訳 has 11 strokes.