動機 (どうき, douki) Japanese meaning: motive | Kotomora明
らか
に
なっ
て
い
ない
。
The motive for the crime has not yet been revealed.
What was his motive for deciding to change jobs?
Usage patterns
〈事〉の動機the motive behind an event or action
The motive behind the incident is still unknown.
動機があるto have a motive (for doing something)
He had a motive for stealing the money.
動機を探るto look into someone's motive
The police are investigating the perpetrator's motive.
〈人〉の動機を明らかにするto clarify someone's motive
Through investigation, they clarified the perpetrator's motive.
動
議
動機 (どうき) means 'motive' or 'reason', while 動議 (どうぎ) means a formal 'motion' in a meeting; the words sound similar but differ in meaning.
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reason for applying; motivation for application
leitmotif; leading motive
economic motive
rotary electric motor
linear motor; linear induction motor
motorized bicycle; moped (under 50cc)
