- 1. [n] primary factor; main cause
Kanji in this word
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主
lord, chief, master, main thing, principalOn: シュ (shu)、 ス (su)、 シュウ (shuu)Kun: ぬし (nushi)、 おも (omo)、 あるじ (aruji)
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要
need, main point, essence, pivot, key toOn: ヨウ (you)Kun: い.る (i.ru)、 かなめ (kaname)
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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
勤勉さが彼の素晴らしい昇進の主要因だった。
kinben saga kano subarashii shoushin no shuyouin datta .
Diligence was the principal factor in his remarkable promotion.