JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
因 — cause
- Reading
- イン・よ.る・ちな.む
- Meaning
- cause; factor; be associated with; depend on; be limited to
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
因 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is イン・よ.る・ちな.む and it means cause; factor; be associated with; depend on; be limited to. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
因 appears in everyday japanese words such as 要因 (primary factor), 因る (to come from) and 原因 (cause).
Japanese words containing 因
Frequently asked questions
What does 因 mean in Japanese?
因 means cause; factor; be associated with; depend on; be limited to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 因 read?
因 is read イン・よ.る・ちな.む. Reading it inside real words — 要因 and 因る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 因 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 因 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 因 in a word?
A common word containing 因 is 要因 (よういん) — "primary factor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 因 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 因 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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