noun
cause analysis; causal analysis; diagnosis
Used in technical, business, and medical contexts for systematic investigation of root causes. Often appears in phrases like 原因分析を行う.
事故の原因分析を行い、再発防止策を検討した。
We conducted a cause analysis of the accident and considered measures to prevent recurrence.
このソフトウェアは故障の原因分析に役立つ。
This software is useful for diagnosing the cause of failures.
Compound of 原因 (cause) and 分析 (analysis).