もたらす

• Reading: もたらす
• Romaji: motarasu
• Kanji breakdown: 齎 (sai/motara) — to bring, to produce (kanji rare; hiragana preferred)
• Pronunciation: /mo.ta.ɾa.sɯ/

Meaning

To bring about; to cause; to result in; to produce (an outcome or change).

A Group 1 (godan) verb typically written in hiragana, though 齎す appears in very formal writing. A formal verb used in academic, journalistic, and literary contexts to describe causes producing effects — whether beneficial or harmful. Not common in casual speech but indispensable in written N1 Japanese.

Examples

1. 新技術の導入が産業に革命的な変化をもたらした。 The introduction of new technology brought about revolutionary changes in the industry.
2. 長年の努力がついに大きな成果をもたらす結果となった。 Years of effort finally resulted in a major achievement.
3. 気候変動は世界中に甚大な被害をもたらしている。 Climate change is causing devastating damage around the world.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, journalism, economics, science

Tone: formal

Origin & History

Possibly derived from 持たらす (to make carry), from the て-form of 持つ (mochi) combined with a causative suffix. The image is of carrying or conveying something to a destination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal