事由 じゆう Meanings Noun reason; cause; whys and wherefores; particulars Kanji 事 matter. Read as ジ. 由 reason. Read as ユウ. Common phrases 事由に該当する Words containing 事由 違法性阻却事由 (いほうせいそきゃくじゆう) justifiable cause for noncompliance with the law Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists