How to Say ‘Reason’ in Japanese
理由
riyuu
[ree-yoo]
💬 Usage Tip: [理由] is a formal "reason" word—perfect for interviews. Pair: [理由は〜です] / [理由としては〜].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese interview answers often explicitly label the reason with [理由] to sound structured and logical.
Phrase Breakdown
理由
riyuu
[ree-yoo]
reason; rationale
A formal word meaning "reason." Common in: 志望理由 (reason for applying) / 理由を説明する (explain the reason).
応募した理由は二つあります。
There are two reasons I applied.
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