Causes and dependence with 因
因 means “the basis for something to come into being” or “a foundation”.
Etymology
This kanji is an pictographic character comprised of 囗 as an enclosure and 大 as a person, such as a person lying on a mat.
Causes
原因 (Cause)
原因 refers to the underlying factor or reason that leads to a particular result or state. It is primarily used to explain “why” negative events such as problems, accidents, or failures occurred.
It combines 原 (origin) with 因 (cause) to show the originating cause.
After cheerleading practice, Sakura overhears her friends talking about incidents at the school pool, where Sakura and Chiharu were among those mysteriously pulled underwater.
- 千春:
- 「きょう また プールで足 引っぱられておぼれそうになったんだって」
- “I heard that today, someone got dragged under the water at the pool and almost drowned again.”
- 奈緒子:
- 「こわいねーーー」
- “That's scary!”
- 千春:
- 「先生が原因がわからないならプール閉鎖するしかないっていってたよ」
- “The teacher said that if they can't figure out the cause, they'll have no choice but to close the pool.”
- Literal: “The teacher said that if the cause isn't known, there's no choice but to close the pool.”
- “The teacher said that if they can't figure out the cause, they'll have no choice but to close the pool.”
死因 (Cause of death)
死因 means the cause of death. It is used in medical, legal, and investigative contexts.
It combines 死 (death) with 因 (cause) to show the cause behind a death.
Inspector Megure suggests the murder suspect committed suicide by drowning himself. The medical examiner disagrees.
- 監察医:
- 「ですが死因は溺死ではありません…」
- “However, drowning wasn't the cause of death...”
- 目暮:
- 「え？」
- “What?”
- 監察医:
- 「解剖してみないと断定できませんが… おそらく毒物を飲んだあと池に入ったものと…」
- “I can't say for certain without an autopsy... but it's likely he took poison and then entered the pond...”
- Literal: “I can't determine it unless we try an autopsy... but perhaps he entered the pond after drinking poison...”
- “I can't say for certain without an autopsy... but it's likely he took poison and then entered the pond...”