Japanese phrase
___などが原因です。 ___ na do ga gen in de su
Meaning
___ and other factors are responsible.
When to use it
Explains that one or more things caused a result. The phrase is polite and neutral, and it often leaves room for additional causes.
Example dialogue
どうして暑いんですか？ dō shi te atsu i n de su ka
Why is it so hot?
エアコンの故障などが原因です。 e a ko n no ko shō na do ga gen in de su
A broken air conditioner and other factors are responsible.