Translation guide
How to express causing something to happen, often a change, result, or event, in Japanese.
To cause something to happen, especially a change, improvement, or outcome.
The most common and versatile verb for 'bring about', used for both positive and negative results. Often used in formal or written contexts.
New technology brought about significant changes.
The policy brought about economic growth.
Often used for causing events, especially problems, accidents, or social phenomena. Can be negative or neutral.
The remark brought about a major controversy.
Literally 'give birth to', used for creating or producing a new situation, result, or value. Often positive.
The reforms brought about a new culture.
Means 'lead to' or 'result in'. Used to describe a chain of events where one thing brings about another.
Effort brings about success.
A pattern using もたらす with the particle を. Emphasizes the thing being brought about.
The discovery brought about progress in science.
To actively cause an event or situation, often with a sense of making it happen.
A general verb for 'cause' or 'bring about', used for events, actions, or phenomena. Less formal than 引き起こす.
He brought about problems at the company.
Literally 'invite', used for bringing about negative consequences or undesirable results.
To lead to a certain condition or situation as a consequence.
Means 'result in' or 'end up with'. Used when an action brings about a specific outcome.
The discussion brought about an agreement.
Indicates that a situation has been brought about, often by external factors or decisions.
It was decided to bring about new regulations.
もたらす is neutral and often used for positive or neutral changes (progress, benefits). 引き起こす is more common for negative events (problems, disasters) or strong social phenomena. However, both can overlap in formal writing.
Technological innovation brought about an improvement in life.
The incident brought about social unrest.
Do not translate 'bring about' literally as 持ってくる (bring) + について (about). This makes no sense in Japanese. Use the verbs and patterns above.
The earthquake brought about a tsunami.
Carelessness brings about accidents.