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How to say "Probability" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "probability", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
確率
かくりつ (kakuritsu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
確率密度関数
かくりつみつどかんすう (kakuritsumitsudokansuu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "probability" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 確率 and 確率密度関数.
In Japanese, 確率 (かくりつ (kakuritsu)) is typically associated with "probability; likelihood; chances" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the mathematical chance of an event occurring. Often used in scientific, statistical, or general discussions about possibility..
On the other hand, 確率密度関数 (かくりつみつどかんすう (kakuritsumitsudokansuu)) maps to "probability density function" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "probability" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "確率"
明日の降水確率は80%だ。
The probability of rain tomorrow is 80%.
Bilingual Context for "確率密度関数"
私は確率密度関数に興味があります。
I am interested in probability density function.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "明日の降水 ＿＿＿ は80%だ。" (Meaning: "The probability of rain tomorrow is 80%.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "確率" fits here because it means "probability; likelihood; chances" in the context of: "The probability of rain tomorrow is 80%.". "確率密度関数" represents "probability density function".