要因

yōin
nounIntermediate💡 key factor
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

essential
root
+
cause
root
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