Motive in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishA reason someone has for committing a crime.

Definition in Japaneseその人が犯罪を起こそうと思った理由。

Example sentences

• 復讐(ふくしゅう)のつもりで襲(おそ)ったのかもしれないけど、まだ動機(どうき)ははっきりしていない。🔊

  Revenge might explain the attack, but we haven't established a motive yet.

• あの二人(ふたり)のどちらかに、火(ひ)をつける動機(どうき)があったの？🔊

  Did either of them have a motive for setting the fire?

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