Japanese word

査定

Pronunciation

Romajisatei

Meaning

  • nounappraisal

Example

中古車の査定を受けます。chū ko sha no sa tei o u ke ma su

I get my used car appraised.

Illustration for 査定 (appraisal)

More examples

この店では、査定を無料で行っています。ko no mise de wa sa tei o mu ryō de okona tte i ma su

This shop provides appraisals free of charge.

Core concept

Centers on examining something and setting a reasonable value or judgment for a specific purpose.

Common phrases

  • 査定を受けるsa tei o u ke ru

    get an appraisal

  • 査定を依頼するsa tei o i rai su ru

    request an appraisal

Similar words

評価hyōka: A judgment of the quality, value, or performance of something or someone.
鑑定kantei: An expert examination used to determine the value, authenticity, or nature of something.
見積もりmitsumori: An estimate of the likely cost or value of a service, item, or transaction.

Definition in Japanese

物の状態や価値を調べ、その評価を決めること。mono no jō tai ya ka chi o shira be so no hyō ka o ki me ru ko to

Word origin

査 (sa, "examine") and 定 (tei, "decide") combine in 査定 (satei) to express a decision reached by examining the subject.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 査定 (satei) is used not only for prices but also for judgments such as 人事査定 (jinji satei), an evaluation of an employee's work.

Other meanings

  • assessmentnoun

Related words

  • 査定するsateisuruappraiseverb
  • 査定員sateiinappraisernoun
  • 再査定saisateireassessmentnoun

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