Japanese word

分析

Pronunciation

Romajibunseki

Meaning

  • nounanalysis

Example

データを分析します。dē ta o bun seki shi ma su

I analyze the data.

Illustration for 分析 (analysis)

More examples

先生はテストの結果を分析し、弱点を説明します。sen sei wa te su to no kek ka o bun seki shi jaku ten o setsu mei shi ma su

The teacher analyzes the test results and explains the weak points.

Core concept

Describes breaking a whole into parts and examining how those parts relate so the whole becomes understandable.

Common phrases

  • テスト結果を分析するte su to kek ka o bun seki su ru

    analyze test results

  • 原因を分析するgen in o bun seki su ru

    analyze the cause

  • データを分析するdē ta o bun seki su ru

    analyze data

Similar words

解析kaiseki: A detailed examination of data or a system to identify its structure or meaning.
検討kentō: Careful consideration of a matter before making a decision or taking action.
考察kōsatsu: Thoughtful examination of a subject to form an interpretation or conclusion.

Definition in Japanese

物事を要素や部分に分け、それぞれの性質や関係を調べて全体を明らかにすること。mono goto o yō so ya bu bun ni wa ke so re zo re no sei shitsu ya kan kei o shira be te zen tai o aki ra ka ni su ru ko to

Word origin

分析 (bunseki) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 分 (bun, "part") and 析 (seki, "split"), expressing the act of splitting something into parts to examine it.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 分析 (bunseki) is used for data, causes, and people's behavior, so it applies beyond scientific or business settings.

Related words

  • 分析力bunsekiryokuanalytical abilitynoun

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