English–Japanese

“hypothesis” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikasetsu

Example

その仮説を試してみましょう。so no ka setsu o tame shi te mi ma shō

Let us test that hypothesis.

Illustration for 仮説 (hypothesis)

How to say “hypothesis” in Japanese

“Hypothesis” in Japanese is 仮説 (kasetsu).

A hypothesis offers a reason for something that remains unconfirmed until evidence supports or rejects it.

Full entry for 仮説: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 仮説

この観察結果は、その仮説を強く支持しています。ko no kan satsu kek ka wa so no ka setsu o tsuyo ku shi ji shi te i ma su

This observation strongly supports that hypothesis.

Tips for using 仮説

  • English often uses hypothesis in formal discussion of science or ideas, and its verb form hypothesize means to propose such an explanation.

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