1.
factor; cause; contributing element
Something that contributes to a result or outcome.
要因 refers to a factor or contributing cause that leads to a particular result. Commonly used in analytical, academic, and news contexts.
Common collocations
- 主要因: main/primary factor
- 要因分析: factor analysis
- 外的要因: external factor
- 内的要因: internal factor
- 要因を特定する: to identify the factors
- 複数の要因: multiple factors
Similar words
- 原因: cause (direct, specific cause of something)
- 要因: factor (contributing element, often one of several)
- 理由: reason (personal motivation or explanation)
Register
Somewhat formal. Used frequently in news, research, and business analysis. In everyday speech, 原因 or 理由 are more natural.