English–Japanese
“theory” in Japanese
How to say “theory” in Japanese
“Theory” in Japanese is 説 (setsu).
Presents a proposed explanation or position about a matter without treating it as settled fact.
Example sentences with 説
その説を信じる人もいます。so no setsu o shin ji ru hito mo i ma su
Some people believe that theory.
Tips for using 説
- Japanese 説 (setsu) can frame an idea as open to discussion, so it does not always carry the scientific sense often associated with English theory.
Other Japanese words for “theory”
この理論は面白いです。ko no ri ron wa omo shiro i de su
This theory is interesting.
この学説は多くの研究者に支持されています。ko no gaku setsu wa ō ku no ken kyū sha ni shi ji sa re te i ma su
This theory is supported by many researchers.