What does the TOEIC word "Cause" mean?

The TOEIC word "Cause" (noun (名詞) / verb (動詞)) means "原因、理由 / ～を引き起こす" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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noun (名詞) / verb (動詞)

Cause

原因、理由 / ～を引き起こす

Yes, a typical business example is: "The sudden power outage was the cause of the system failure." which translates to "突然の停電がシステム障害の原因だった。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、問題や結果の原因を特定する場面や、何かが何かを引き起こすという動詞の形で頻繁に出題されます。

reason

origin

source

The sudden power outage was the cause of the system failure.

突然の停電がシステム障害の原因だった。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "Cause"

What was the main _______ of the delay in the project?

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: プロジェクト遅延の主な原因を尋ねる文脈です。
English: The question asks for the primary reason or origin of the delay.

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