Japanese word

考察

Pronunciation

Romajikōsatsu

Meaning

  • nounanalysis

Example

彼の考察はとても深いです。kare no kō satsu wa to te mo buka i de su

His analysis is very deep.

Illustration for 考察 (analysis)

More examples

集めた資料をもとに、データの考察を進めます。atsu me ta shi ryō o mo to ni dē ta no kō satsu o susu me ma su

We will analyze the data based on the materials we collected.

Core concept

It involves examining a matter closely to understand what it means and how it is formed.

Common phrases

  • 考察を深めるkō satsu o fuka me ru

    deepen the analysis

  • 考察を行うkō satsu o okona u

    conduct an analysis

  • 考察を進めるkō satsu o susu me ru

    advance the analysis

Similar words

分析bunseki: A detailed examination that breaks a matter into parts to understand how it works.
検討kentō: A careful review of a matter before reaching a decision or conclusion.
解釈kaishaku: An explanation of the meaning of information, words, or events.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄を深く考えて、その意味や成り立ちを明らかにしようとすること。a ru koto gara o fuka ku kanga e te so no i mi ya na ri ta chi o aki ra ka ni shi yō to su ru ko to

Word origin

考察 (kōsatsu) is made from 考 (kō, "consider") and 察 (satsu, "investigate"), combining careful thought with close examination.

Usage tips

  • 考察 (kōsatsu) is especially common in research reports and essays, where it refers to interpreting evidence rather than merely listing facts.

Other meanings

  • considerationnoun
  • examinationnoun

Related words

  • 考察力kōsatsuryokuanalytical abilitynoun
  • 考察するkōsatsusuruanalyzeverb

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