算出

• Reading: さんしゅつ
• Romaji: sanshutsu
• Kanji breakdown: 算 (san) — calculate | 出 (shutsu) — derive, output
• Pronunciation: /sa.n.ɕɯ.tsɯ/

Meaning

Calculation; computation; working out a value. The act of deriving a numerical result through mathematical operations.

A する-verb (算出する) used widely in science, statistics, engineering, and economics. It implies a systematic, step-by-step derivation rather than a rough estimate, and is commonly paired with 値 (chi/atai, value) or specific quantities such as 平均値 or 排出量.

Examples

1. 統計ソフトを用いて、全サンプルの平均値と標準偏差を算出した。 Using statistical software, the mean and standard deviation of all samples were calculated.
2. 二酸化炭素排出量の算出には、複数の変数を考慮する必要がある。 Calculating carbon dioxide emissions requires taking multiple variables into account.
3. 研究者たちは各グループの生存率を算出し、比較分析を行った。 The researchers calculated the survival rate of each group and conducted a comparative analysis.

Usage Guide

Context: statistics, science, engineering, economics

Tone: technical

Origin & History

Compound of 算 (san) meaning 'calculate, count' and 出 (shutsu) meaning 'put out, derive'. The combination conveys the idea of producing a number through calculation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Researchers and professionals

Social background: Academic and professional