もたらす
もたらす
verb (godan)
to bring about, to cause, to produce
1.
to bring about, to cause, to produce
To cause a result, outcome, or change — used for both positive and negative consequences.
大雨が被害をもたらした。
The heavy rain caused damage.
この技術は大きな変化をもたらした。
This technology brought about a major change.
新しい政策が地域に経済的な恩恵をもたらすと期待されている。
The new policy is expected to bring economic benefits to the region.
CONJUGATION (godan-su):
- Negative: もたらさない
- Te-form: もたらして
- Past: もたらした
- Potential: もたらせる
TRANSITIVITY:
Transitive. Takes を for the result or effect, and に for the recipient or target.
PATTERN:
Aが Bに Cをもたらす = A brings about C for B
USAGE:
もたらす is a somewhat formal word commonly used in news, academic writing, and formal speech. It is used for both positive outcomes (利益をもたらす) and negative outcomes (被害をもたらす). Everyday conversation tends to use simpler alternatives.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 被害をもたらす: to cause damage
- 変化をもたらす: to bring about change
- 利益をもたらす: to bring profit
- 影響をもたらす: to have an effect
- 恩恵をもたらす: to bring benefits