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要因
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Description
「要因」は、ある結果が起きた大切な理由や原因のことです。
"要因" refers to an important reason or cause for a certain result.
ニュースやレポートなど、少しかたい場面でよく使われます。
It is often used in somewhat formal situations like news and reports.
Meanings
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a main factor or contributing cause
事故の要因を調べています。
We are investigating the causes of the accident.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
要 (important) + 因 (cause), literally an important cause.
- Nuance
要因 often means one of several factors, while 原因 points to the single main cause.
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