“Motive” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Motive” in Japanese
動機
douki motive, incentive; motif
本音
honne real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks
動因
douin drive, motive, agent
理由
riyuu reason, pretext, motive
心根
kokorone innermost feelings, heart, motive; nature, disposition, spirit
りゆう
riyuu reason, pretext, motive
切っ掛け
kikkake chance, start, cue, excuse, motive, impetus, occasion
誘因
yuuin contributing cause, exciting cause, incentive, motive
思惑
shiwaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
ホンネ
honne real intention, motive, true opinion, what one really thinks
了見
ryouken idea, thought, intention, design, view, inclination, decision, motive; discretion; forgiveness, pardon, toleration, tolerance
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