N1
しさん (shisan)
試算
trial calculation; estimate; preliminary calculation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a provisional calculation or estimate, often done to get an approximate figure before making a final decision or detailed plan. 最終的な決定の前に、概算や仮の計算をすることを指す。
📝 Example Sentences
新しいプロジェクトの費用を試算してみた。
I made a trial calculation for the costs of the new project.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "試算"!
新規事業の投資効果について、まずは_______を出すことになった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 新規事業の投資効果には、まず「試算」（概算）が必要となる。「計算」は一般的すぎる、「測定」は物理的な量に使う、「検討」は行動ではない。
English: For a new business's investment effect, a 'shisan' (trial calculation/estimate) is needed first. 'Keisan' (calculation) is too general, 'sokutei' (measurement) is for physical quantities, and 'kentou' (consideration) is an action, not a result.
English: For a new business's investment effect, a 'shisan' (trial calculation/estimate) is needed first. 'Keisan' (calculation) is too general, 'sokutei' (measurement) is for physical quantities, and 'kentou' (consideration) is an action, not a result.
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