要因

yōin
key factor

この問題の要因は複数ある。

There are multiple key factors in this problem.


formal

A key factor or essential cause that contributes significantly to a situation or outcome.

経済成長の要因として技術革新が挙げられる。

Technological innovation is cited as a key factor in economic growth.

健康問題の要因は生活習慣にあることが多い。

Lifestyle habits are often the key factors in health problems.

Often used in formal contexts to analyze causes or contributing factors in various fields.

Collocations

主要な要因major factor決定的な要因decisive factor複数の要因multiple factors

Related Phrases

要因分析phrase
factor analysis
要因調査phrase
factor investigation

Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Writing

Use '要因' in formal reports or academic writing to emphasize the most significant causes of a phenomenon.

Gold Rule

Precision

'要因' refers to the most critical factors, not just any contributing elements.

Word Origin

Composed of '要' (essential) and '因' (cause), literally meaning 'essential cause' or 'key factor'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in analytical contexts to identify the most significant contributors to an outcome or situation.

Word Breakdown

要
essential
root
+
因
cause
root
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