Japanese word

仮定

Pronunciation

Romajikatei

Meaning

  • nounassumption

Example

その仮定を検証する必要があります。so no ka tei o ken shō su ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

We need to test that assumption.

Illustration for 仮定 (assumption)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Provides a provisional condition from which a conclusion or plan can be considered.

Common phrases

  • 仮定を検証するka tei o ken shō su ru

    test an assumption

  • 仮定を置くka tei o o ku

    make an assumption

  • 仮定に基づいてka tei ni moto zu i te

    based on an assumption

  • 仮定を検討するka tei o ken tō su ru

    consider an assumption

  • 仮定を修正するka tei o shū sei su ru

    revise an assumption

Similar words

前提zentei: A condition accepted as a basis before reasoning, discussion, or action begins.
想定sōtei: A possible situation or condition considered in advance to examine its effects or prepare a plan.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄を事実とは決めず、そうであるとして推論や判断を進めること。a ru koto gara o ji jitsu to wa ki me zu sō de a ru to shi te sui ron ya han dan o susu me ru ko to

Word origin

The word 仮定 (katei, "provisional fixing") joins 仮 (ka, "temporary") with 定 (tei, "establish or decide"), expressing a condition set for consideration.

Usage tips

  • In careful reasoning, 仮定 (katei) marks a starting point that can later be tested and rejected without making the whole discussion meaningless.

Other meanings

  • hypothesisnoun

Related words

  • 仮定するkateisuruassumeverb
  • 仮定的kateitekihypotheticalna-adjective

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