How to say "Cause" in Japanese

When translating "cause" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 迷惑をかける and 誘因. In Japanese, 迷惑をかける (めいわくをかける (meiwaku o kakeru)) is typically associated with "to cause trouble, to bother, to inconvenience" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used when one's actions cause trouble or discomfort to others. It's an important phrase for showing consideration.. 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!