因
イン, よ.る, ちな.む, て

cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to

JLPT3 G5 S6 F636

The relevant oracle bone form of this character shows bedding upon which a person lies/adheres (that is, over which the person is superimposed) → *depend*; *cause*; *be connected with* (← superimposition) → *be based on*; *be due to*; *therefore*; *consequently*.

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