theory in Japanese
theory in Japanese is 憶測, 推測, 推論 — theory means a set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
theory in Japanese
憶測
Pronounced: okusoku
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
推測
Pronounced: suisoku
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
推論
Pronounced: suiron
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
見解
Pronounced: kenkai
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
理論
Pronounced: riron
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
学説
Pronounced: gakusetsu
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
理論
Pronounced: riron
学説
Pronounced: gakusetsu
定理
Pronounced: teiri
What does "theory" mean?
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noun A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
"The theory of gravity explains why objects fall towards the ground."
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noun A personal guess or unproven idea about why something happened.
"I have a theory that the cat is hiding because of the thunder."
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noun The underlying principles of a subject, as distinct from its practical application.
"In theory the plan should work, but we have never tried it in practice."
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theory in a sentence
- The theory of gravity explains why objects fall towards the ground.
- Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence.
- I have a theory that the cat is hiding because of the thunder.
- Her theory about the missing keys turned out to be wrong.
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What is "theory" in Japanese?
"theory" in Japanese is 憶測, 推測, 推論. theory means: A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
How do you pronounce 憶測?
"theory" in Japanese is 憶測, pronounced "okusoku".
How do you use "theory" in a sentence?
Example: "The theory of gravity explains why objects fall towards the ground." In Japanese, "theory" is 憶測, 推測, 推論.
Are there other ways to say "theory" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "theory": 憶測, 推測, 推論, 見解, 理論, 学説.
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