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noun[C]
a reason; an explanation for why something happens or why someone does something
iyu
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 理由, meaning roughly “principle/cause” and “origin/cause.”
Examples
그가 늦은 이유를 설명했다.
geuga neujeun iyureul seolmyeonghaetda
He explained the reason why he was late.
그는 아무 이유 없이 웃었다.
geuneun amu iyu eopssi useotda
He laughed for no reason.
Character Breakdown
이
i
reason; principle, from 理
유
yu
cause; origin, from 由
Collocations
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