- 1. [n] cause; factor
- 2. [n] {Buddh} hetu (direct cause, esp. as opposed to indirect conditions)
- 3. [n] the basis of one's argument (in hetuvidya)
Kanji in this word
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因
cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited toOn: イン (in)Kun: よ.る (yo.ru)、 ちな.む (china.mu)