English–Japanese
“analogy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiruisui
Example
この説明は、別の例との類推に基づいています。ko no setsu mei wa betsu no rei to no rui sui ni moto zu i te i ma su
This explanation is based on an analogy with another example.
How to say “analogy” in Japanese
“Analogy” in Japanese is 類推 (ruisui).
Describes extending a shared feature from one case to interpret another case.
Example sentences with 類推
異なる分野の事例との類推が、新しい発想につながりました。koto na ru bun ya no ji rei to no rui sui ga atara shi i has sō ni tsu na ga ri ma shi ta
An analogy with examples from a different field led to a new idea.
Tips for using 類推
- In academic Japanese, 類推 (ruisui) often describes using a familiar case to explain an unfamiliar one, which makes the term useful in explanations of science and language.