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(おおあめ)被害(ひがい)をもたらした。
The heavy rain caused damage.
この技術(ぎじゅつ)(おお)きな変化(へんか)をもたらした。
This technology brought about a major change.
(あたら)しい政策(せいさく)地域(ちいき)経済的(けいざいてき)恩恵(おんけい)をもたらすと期待(きたい)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(りえき)をもたらす) and negative outcomes (被害(ひがい)をもたらす). Everyday conversation tends to use simpler alternatives.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 被害(ひがい)をもたらす: to cause damage
  • 変化(へんか)をもたらす: to bring about change
  • 利益(りえき)をもたらす: to bring profit
  • 影響(えいきょう)をもたらす: to have an effect
  • 恩恵(おんけい)をもたらす: to bring benefits