Japanese word

学説

Pronunciation

Romajigakusetsu

Meaning

  • nountheory

Example

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.

Illustration for 学説 (theory)

More examples

その学説は実験結果と一致しています。so no gaku setsu wa jik ken kek ka to it chi shi te i ma su

That theory is consistent with the experimental results.

Core concept

Presents an organized explanation of a subject that scholars develop, examine, and support with evidence.

Common phrases

  • 学説を検証するgaku setsu o ken shō su ru

    test a theory

  • 学説の根拠gaku setsu no kon kyo

    basis of a theory

Similar words

理論riron: A structured explanation of how or why something occurs, supported by evidence.
仮説kasetsu: A suggested explanation for facts that has not yet been fully confirmed.

Definition in Japanese

学問上の根拠に基づいて立てられた理論や見解。gaku mon jō no kon kyo ni moto zu i te ta te ra re ta ri ron ya ken kai

Word origin

The noun 学説 (gakusetsu) combines 学 (gaku, "learning") and 説 (setsu, "explanation"), forming a term for an academic theory or view.

Usage tips

  • In English, theory can mean a personal guess in casual speech, whereas 学説 (gakusetsu) usually points to a structured academic view.

Other meanings

  • doctrinenoun
  • school of thoughtnoun

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