synonym Comparative
仮定
VS
仮説
Differences Between "仮定" and "仮説"
Option A
仮定
Meaning
assumption, hypothesis, supposition
Reading
かてい (katei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
もし彼が来ないと仮定したら、どうしますか。
If we assume he doesn't come, what will we do?
Option B
仮説
Meaning
hypothesis, assumption
Reading
かせつ (kasetu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その仮説を検証するために実験を行った。
We conducted an experiment to test that hypothesis.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(assumption, hypothesis, supposition)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 仮定: Often used in formal contexts or when discussing logical reasoning and hypothetical situations. It can be a noun (仮定) or a verb (〜と仮定する).
- 仮説: 何かの現象を説明するために、まだ証明されていないが正しいと仮定される考えや理論。研究や実験の出発点となります。 (An unproven idea or theory assumed to be true to explain some phenomenon. It serves as the starting point for research and experiments.)
- 仮定: Often used in formal contexts or when discussing logical reasoning and hypothetical situations. It can be a noun (仮定) or a verb (〜と仮定する).
- 仮説: 何かの現象を説明するために、まだ証明されていないが正しいと仮定される考えや理論。研究や実験の出発点となります。 (An unproven idea or theory assumed to be true to explain some phenomenon. It serves as the starting point for research and experiments.)
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