noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
be caused by; result from; arise from
Intransitive verb used with に to mark the cause. Common in formal, written, or news contexts.
事故は運転手の不注意に起因する。
The accident was caused by the driver's carelessness.
This problem stems from a lack of communication.
noun
Noun use, often in compounds like 起因物質 (causative agent) or formal statements.
病気の起因はまだ特定されていない。
The cause of the illness has not yet been identified.