因
cause · factor · be associated with · depend on · be limited to
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
enclosure + big
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and big. Depending on big thing.
Symbolism
Cause, causality, factor. Represents reason for things.
Spiritual Meaning
The "cause" in Buddhist law of causation. The moral law of good causes bring good results teaches spiritual responsibility for one's actions.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Karma and retribution
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
悪因悪果
あくいんあっか
sow evil and reap evil; evil acts bring evil outcomes; sow evil and reap evil
因循姑息
いんじゅんこそく
dilly-dallying and temporizing (temporising); dilly-dallying and temporizing (temporising)
善因善果
ぜんいんぜんか
good actions lead to good rewards; one good turn deserves another; good actions lead to good rewards
因果応報
いんがおうほう
retribution; retributive justice; karma; retribution
因果因縁
いんがいんねん
cause and effect; karma; retribution; cause and effect
因果覿面
いんがてきめん
the swiftness of retributive justice; the swiftness of retributive justice