和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

1. 1. [n, adj-no] main cause; primary factor

Kanji in this word

• 要
  need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

  On: ヨウ (you)

  Kun: い.る (i.ru)、 かなめ (kaname)

  9 strokes · Grade 4 · JLPT N2
• 因
  cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to

  On: イン (in)

  Kun: よ.る (yo.ru)、 ちな.む (china.mu)

  6 strokes · Grade 5 · JLPT N2

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