要因（よういん）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: factor / cause
Example sentences
- 成功の要因を分析する。 — Analyze the factors behind the success.
- 失敗の要因はいくつもある。 — There are several factors behind the failure.
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