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因
因 (readings: いん, よ; Japanese kanji) means “cause”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 原因 (cause).
What does 因 mean?
| Kanji | 因 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cause |
| Readings | いん, よ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 因
因 is read いん or よ depending on the word.
Example words with 因
| Example | 原因 (cause) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14