分析

• Reading: ぶんせき
• Romaji: bunseki
• Kanji breakdown: 分 (bun) — divide, part; 析 (seki) — to split, to analyze
• Pronunciation: /bɯɴ.se.ki/

Meaning

Analysis; the detailed examination of something in order to understand its nature or determine its essential features.

Used both as a noun and as a する-verb (分析する). 分析 implies breaking something down into parts to study it systematically. Used across scientific, business, and social contexts. Common collocations include データ分析 (data analysis) and 分析結果 (analysis results).

Examples

1. 専門家がそのデータを分析した。 An expert analyzed the data.
2. 市場の分析によると来年は成長が見込まれる。 According to market analysis, growth is expected next year.
3. 血液を分析して病気の原因を調べた。 They analyzed the blood to investigate the cause of the illness.

Usage Guide

Context: science, business, research

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 分 (divide, part, minute) and 析 (to split, to analyze). Together they convey the idea of dividing something into parts for examination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal