noun
remote cause; underlying cause; indirect cause
Refers to a cause that is not immediate or direct, often contrasted with 近因 (proximate cause). Used in analytical, historical, or formal discussions.
See also: 近因
その事件の遠因は、数年前の政策変更にあると言われている。
The remote cause of the incident is said to lie in a policy change several years ago.
経済危
Investigate the underlying causes of the economic crisis.