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요인 meaning and pronunciation

yoin · factor; cause

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 68856
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 요인Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사물이나 사건 등이 성립되는 중요한 원인.

    English: factor; cause — An important element that establishes a certain object, event, etc.

    Examples

    • 사고 요인.
    • 성공 요인.
    • 실패 요인.
    • 주요 요인.
    • 결정적 요인.
    • 경제적 요인.
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