N2
おしはかる (oshihakaru)
推し量る
to guess, to surmise, to conjecture, to infer
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies trying to infer or guess someone's feelings, intentions, or circumstances, often based on subtle clues or one's own experience, rather than direct information. It suggests a degree of empathy or careful consideration. (人の気持ちや状況を、様子などから想像して判断すること。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の心中を推し量ることは難しい。
It's difficult to infer what's in his heart.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "推し量る"!
彼女の沈黙から、私は彼女の気持ちを_______とした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 沈黙という状況から「気持ちを想像する」という意味で、「推し量る」が適切です。
English: '推し量る' is appropriate for inferring feelings from a situation like silence.
English: '推し量る' is appropriate for inferring feelings from a situation like silence.
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