分析する

• Reading: ぶんせきする
• Romaji: bunseki suru
• Kanji breakdown: 分 (bun) — divide, part; 析 (seki) — break apart, analyse
• Pronunciation: /bɯɴ.se.ki.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To analyse; to examine something in detail by breaking it down into components.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb combining 分析 (analysis) with する. Essential in academic, scientific, and business contexts. Common collocations include データ分析 (data analysis), 化学分析 (chemical analysis), and 原因を分析する (to analyse causes). The noun 分析 is equally frequent.

Examples

1. データを分析して問題の原因を特定した。 I analyzed the data to identify the cause of the problem.
2. 専門家がこの現象を詳しく分析している。 Experts are analyzing this phenomenon in detail.
3. 売上の傾向を分析するためにグラフを作った。 I made a graph to analyze sales trends.

Usage Guide

Context: academics, science, business, research

Tone: intellectual

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 分 (bun, to divide) + 析 (seki, to break apart/analyse). Literally 'to divide and break apart,' describing the methodical decomposition of a subject for examination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Educated