(よういん)

よういん
noun
factor; cause
1. factor; cause; contributing element
Something that contributes to a result or outcome.
成功(せいこう)要因(よういん)分析(ぶんせき)する。
To analyze the factors of success.
事故(じこ)要因(よういん)調(しら)べる。
To investigate the cause of the accident.
いくつかの要因(よういん)(かさ)なった。
Several factors combined.

要因(よういん) refers to a factor or contributing cause that leads to a particular result. Commonly used in analytical, academic, and news contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • (しゅ)要因(よういん): main/primary factor
  • 要因(よういん)分析(ぶんせき): factor analysis
  • 外的(がいてき)要因(よういん): external factor
  • 内的(ないてき)要因(よういん): internal factor
  • 要因(よういん)特定(とくてい)する: to identify the factors
  • 複数(ふくすう)要因(よういん): multiple factors

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 原因(げんいん): cause (direct, specific cause of something)
  • 要因(よういん): factor (contributing element, often one of several)
  • 理由(りゆう): reason (personal motivation or explanation)

REGISTER:
Somewhat formal. Used frequently in news, research, and business analysis. In everyday speech, 原因(げんいん) or 理由(りゆう) are more natural.