VocabJLPT N2
component
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. component
  2. 2. factor
  3. 3. element (e.g. in array)
This noun means "element," "factor," or "component," referring to one of the parts that make up a whole. It is used when analyzing what contributes to or constitutes something, such as the elements of a good story or key factors in a decision.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said, "Trust is the most important factor."

Sentence 2

Before I knew it, there were more things to be anxious about…

Sentence 3

The smell of the wind is what makes you feel the season.

Sentence 4

Why do I always end up looking for things to be anxious about?

Sentence 5

Luck is probably an important component too, right?