Vocabulary

理由

reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive

noun
N4 freq #1

Example sentences

He resigned on the grounds that he was ill.

He was dismissed of the grounds that he was idle.

What reason did he give for being so late?

He explained the reason at length.

There seem to be several reasons for his failure.

I can't explain the reason for his conduct.

There must be some reason for what he has done.

Is it necessary for me to explain the reason to him?