Japanese Word · Intermediate
引き起こす
cause, bring about
Pronunciation: [çi̥kʲio̞ko̞sɨ]
Meaning
cause, bring about
Example
近年、ＲＳウイルス感染症、特に乳幼児において重篤な呼吸器疾患を引き起こすということが懸念されています。
In recent years, there has been concern that respiratory syncytial virus infections can cause serious respiratory illnesses, especially in infants and young children.
Practice tips
- Practice 引き起こす out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.