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因

因 — cause, factor, be associated with

Learn the correct stroke order for 因 (cause), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 56 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)インin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よ.るyoru、ちな.むchinamu
Strokes6
Radical囗
Frequency#636
Meaningscause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一因いちいんone cause; one reason; one factornoun
因縁いんねんfate; destinynoun
因果いんがcause and effect; causalitynoun
因子いんしfactornoun
起因きいんto be caused by; to result from; to arise fromsuru verb
原因げんいんcause; origin; sourcenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 因 (cause) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 囗.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 因 is #636, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一因いちいん — one cause; one reason; one factor
因縁いんねん — fate; destiny
因果いんが — cause and effect; causality

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 因 have?

The kanji 因 (cause) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 因?

因 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 因 mean?

因 means: cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to. On'yomi readings: イン. Kun'yomi readings: よ.る, ちな.む.

What JLPT level is 因?

因 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.