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よういん
youin
Primary factor, main cause
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要因
よういん
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Primary factor, main cause
youin
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana よういん
Romaji youin
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What does 要因 mean in Japanese?
The word 要因 (よういん) means "primary factor, main cause" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
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要因 is read as よういん (romaji: youin). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 要因?
要因 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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