N3
すいそく (suisoku)
推測
conjecture; guess; speculation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to making a logical guess or conjecture based on evidence or situations. Can be used with する as a verb (推測する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Can you guess why my face is so red right now?! ...Static electricity? Heatstroke? Gosh! The logic is extremely simple! It's because you are standing too close to me, you dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私がなぜ今赤面しているか、その根拠から推測しなさい！...暑いから？ち、違うわよ！あんたがこんな至近距離で見つめてくるからに決まってるでしょ！バカ！』
📝 Example Sentences
限られたデータから、来月の市場の動向を推測しました。
From the limited data, I speculated the market trends for next month.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "推測"!
状況証拠から、犯人の逃走経路を_______しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: ある情報に基づいて論理的に見当をつけるため「推測（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『犯人の逃走経路を推測？でもね、私の心から逃げ出す経路は、あんたには1ミリも存在しないわよ！』
English: Since it means logically guessing based on certain information, 'guess' (suisoku) is correct. Haruka: 'Speculating the escape route? But there is absolutely zero route for you to escape from my heart!'
English: Since it means logically guessing based on certain information, 'guess' (suisoku) is correct. Haruka: 'Speculating the escape route? But there is absolutely zero route for you to escape from my heart!'
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