因
cause · factor · be associated with · depend on · be limited to
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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
Component Breakdown
enclosure + big
Words & Expressions
Words written with 因
Four-Character Compounds
悪因悪果
あくいんあっか
sow evil and reap evil; evil acts bring evil outcomes
因循姑息
いんじゅんこそく
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
因果応報
いんがおうほう
retribution; retributive justice; karma
因果因縁
いんがいんねん
cause and effect; karma; retribution
因果覿面
いんがてきめん
the swiftness of retributive justice
Anime & Manga
アナザー The Other -因果-
Another: The Other
A well-known work with 因 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
本因坊秀策
Name contains 因
Shusaku ; June 6, 1829 – September 3, 1862) was a Japanese professional Go player during the 19th century.
Wikipedia能因
Name contains 因
Tachibana no Nagayasu , also known as Nōin , was a Japanese poet and monk of the late Heian period.
Wikipedia西山宗因
Name contains 因
Nishiyama Sōin soꜜː.iɴ], born Nishiyama Toyoichi March 28, 1605 in Higo Province, Japan – May 5, 1682 in Kyoto) was a haikai-no-renga poet of the…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 因 mean in Japanese?
因 means cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to.
How do you read 因?
On'yomi: イン (IN). Kun'yomi: よ.る、ちな.む (yoru, chinamu).
How many strokes does 因 have?
因 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 因 a good kanji for a tattoo?
因 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.