所見

• Reading: しょけん
• Romaji: shoken
• Kanji breakdown: 所 (sho/tokoro) — place, that which; 見 (ken/mi) — to see, observe
• Pronunciation: /ɕo̞ke̞ɴ/

Meaning

Finding; observation; view; opinion. Used formally to express what one has observed or concluded.

A formal noun used in medical, academic, and professional contexts. A doctor's 所見 refers to clinical findings; a committee's 所見 refers to their conclusions. More formal and objective than 意見 (personal opinion).

Examples

1. 検査の結果、特に異常な所見は見られなかった。 The test results showed no particular abnormal findings.
2. 専門家としての所見を述べさせていただきます。 Allow me to share my findings as a specialist.
3. 委員会の所見は報告書にまとめられている。 The committee's findings are summarised in the report.

Usage Guide

Context: medical, academic, legal, professional

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 所 (place, that which) and 見 (to see, observe). Literally 'that which is seen/observed,' evolving to mean formal findings or views.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional