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synonym Comparative
身元
VS
原因

Differences Between "身元" and "原因"

Option A
身元
Meaning
identity, one's origin
Reading
みもと (mimoto)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
警察は男の身元確認を急いでいる。
The police are rushing to confirm the man's identity.
Option B
原因
Meaning
cause, origin
Reading
げんいん (gennin)
Syllabus Level
A2
Practical Example
私は原因に興味があります。
I am interested in cause, origin.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(identity, one's origin)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 身元: Refers to who a person is, their name, address, and background. Often used in contexts of verification, guarantees, or identifying unknown persons.
- 原因: Essential structural term in CEFR A2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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