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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
noun
Pronounced: okusoku
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
推測
noun
Pronounced: suisoku
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
推論
noun
Pronounced: suiron
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
見解
noun
Pronounced: kenkai
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
理論
noun
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
noun
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
noun
Pronounced: riron
学説
noun
Pronounced: gakusetsu
定理
noun
Pronounced: teiri

What does "theory" mean?

  1. noun A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
    "Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence."
  2. noun A personal guess or unproven idea about why something happened.
    "My theory is that he simply forgot about the meeting."
  3. noun The underlying principles of a subject, as distinct from its practical application.
    "She understands music theory but struggles to play an instrument."
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theory in a sentence

  • Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence.
  • Scientists developed a new theory to explain the data.
  • My theory is that he simply forgot about the meeting.
  • She understands music theory but struggles to play an instrument.

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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: "Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence." 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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