English–Japanese
“assumption” in Japanese
How to say “assumption” in Japanese
“Assumption” in Japanese is 仮定 (katei).
Provides a provisional condition from which a conclusion or plan can be considered.
Example sentences with 仮定
複数の仮定を比較すると、より妥当な説明が見つかります。fuku sū no ka tei o hi kaku su ru to yo ri da tō na setsu mei ga mi tsu ka ri ma su
When we compare multiple assumptions, we can find a more plausible explanation.
Tips for using 仮定
- In careful reasoning, 仮定 (katei) marks a starting point that can later be tested and rejected without making the whole discussion meaningless.
Other Japanese words for “assumption”
この計画は安全を前提にしています。ko no kei kaku wa an zen o zen tei ni shi te i ma su
This plan is based on the assumption of safety.
この計画は多くの人が来ることを想定しています。ko no kei kaku wa ō ku no hito ga ku ru ko to o sō tei shi te i ma su
This plan assumes that many people will come.