How to say "Cause" in Japanese

When translating "cause" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 引き起こす and 誘因. In Japanese, 引き起こす (ひきおこす (hikiokosu)) is typically associated with "to cause, to bring about, to trigger, to provoke" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used for causing negative events like accidents, problems, or conflicts. Similar to もたらす but more commonly for negative consequences. Can also mean to pull someone up from lying down. 例: 問題を引き起こす. On the other hand, 誘因 (ゆういん (yūin)) maps to "cause, incentive, trigger" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Something that leads to or prompts an action or event, often acting as a catalyst or motivator. Can be positive or negative.. A literal translation of "cause" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!