仮説

• Reading: かせつ
• Romaji: kasetsu
• Kanji breakdown: 仮 (ka) — temporary, provisional; 説 (setsu) — theory, explanation
• Pronunciation: /ka.se.tsɯ/

Meaning

Hypothesis; supposition; assumption. A tentative explanation proposed for further investigation.

A noun used primarily in scientific and academic contexts. 仮説 implies something that has not yet been proven and needs verification through experiments or data. It is often paired with verbs like 立てる (to propose) and 検証する (to verify).

Examples

1. 研究チームは新しい仮説を立てた。 The research team proposed a new hypothesis.
2. その仮説は実験で正しいと分かった。 The hypothesis was confirmed to be correct through experiments.
3. 仮説を検証するためにデータを集めている。 We're collecting data to verify the hypothesis.

Usage Guide

Context: science, research, academia

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 仮 (temporary, provisional) and 説 (theory, explanation). The combination means a provisional or tentative explanation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal