- 1. [n, adj-no] basic factor
- 2. [n, adj-no] (medical) predisposition; diathesis
Kanji in this word
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素
elementary, principle, naked, uncoveredOn: ソ (so)、 ス (su)Kun: もと (moto)
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因
cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited toOn: イン (in)Kun: よ.る (yo.ru)、 ちな.む (china.mu)
Example Sentences
このことは、人間共通の宿命とさえいえる素因であって、なにも、ドイツ人に限ったことではない。
konokotoha , ningen kyoutsuu no shukumei tosaeieru soin deatte , nanimo , doitsu nin ni kagitsu takotodehanai .
This is a basic factor that can even be said to be the common lot of man; it certainly doesn't apply only to Germans.