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VocabJLPT N2

main cause

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. main cause
2. primary factor

This noun refers to a factor or cause that contributes to a result or situation. It is often used in formal or analytical writing to identify what elements led to a particular outcome, and is commonly seen in news and academic contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What could be causing such a split in the ratings?

Sentence 2

Where does the main cause end and coincidence begin?

Sentence 3

What on earth set him off all of a sudden?

Sentence 4

Ambiguity is like a fog — it becomes a source of confusion.

Sentence 5

Put it another way: just reduce the things that are stopping you from focusing.