Japanese word

科学的

Pronunciation

Romajikagakuteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivescientific

Example

その説明は科学的です。so no setsu mei wa ka gaku teki de su

That explanation is scientific.

Illustration for 科学的 (scientific)

More examples

その主張を科学的に検証します。so no shu chō o ka gaku teki ni ken shō shi ma su

We will verify the claim scientifically.

Core concept

Describes something supported by careful observation, evidence, and organized reasoning.

Common phrases

  • 科学的な根拠ka gaku teki na kon kyo

    scientific evidence

  • 科学的に検証するka gaku teki ni ken shō su ru

    verify scientifically

  • 科学的な方法ka gaku teki na hō hō

    scientific method

Similar words

客観的kyakkanteki: Based on facts that can be considered without personal feelings or bias.
論理的ronriteki: Following a clear and consistent chain of reasoning.
実証的jisshōteki: Supported by observed or measured evidence rather than theory alone.
合理的gōriteki: Based on sound reasoning and suited to the facts or purpose.

Definition in Japanese

観察や証拠に基づき、筋道立てて考えられているさま。kan satsu ya shō ko ni moto zu ki suji michi ta te te kanga e ra re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

The Japanese word 科学的 (kagakuteki) is built from 科学 (kagaku, "science") and 的 (teki, "related to"), while 科学 consists of 科 (ka, "branch") and 学 (gaku, "study").

Usage tips

  • The word 科学的 (kagakuteki) applies to reasoning and explanations as well as to research, so it often contrasts with claims based only on personal belief.

Opposites

  • 非科学的hikagakutekiunscientificna-adjective

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