推論

• Reading: すいろん
• Romaji: suiron
• Kanji breakdown: 推 (sui) — infer, push; 論 (ron) — argument, theory
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.i.ɾoɴ/

Meaning

Inference; deduction; reasoning. The process of drawing conclusions from premises.

A noun and suru-verb referring to logical inference or reasoning. Used in formal, academic, and scientific contexts to describe the process of reaching conclusions through logic. Covers both deductive reasoning (演繹的推論) and inductive reasoning (帰納的推論). More rigorous and systematic than 推測 (conjecture).

Examples

1. このデータから推論すると、売上は増加傾向にある。 Inferring from this data, sales appear to be on an upward trend.
2. 論理的な推論ができる能力は仕事でも役立つ。 The ability to reason logically is useful in the workplace too.
3. 証拠に基づいた推論を行うことが科学の基本だ。 Drawing conclusions based on evidence is the foundation of science.

Usage Guide

Context: academia, science, philosophy, logic

Tone: intellectual

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 推論. 推 (sui) means to infer or push forward, and 論 (ron) means argument or theory. Together they express the process of building an argument through inference.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated