Meaning

Primary

Assumption

Alternative

Assume

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A temporary determination is something you're not totally sure about. You've decided to think of something in a certain way, but only for now. If more information comes to light, you may change your mind. That's why this word means assumption.

仮定 refers to making tentative assumptions about a specific situation to discuss what might happen under certain conditions, such as "if we assume I dropped my wallet here yesterday...”

Reading

かてい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 仮定をおく

    to establish a hypothesis

    仮定を立てる

    to formulate a hypothesis

    仮定をする

    to make an assumption

Context Sentences

それは、仮定ではなく、本当のことです。

It is not a assumption, but the truth.

たとえば、一ドル百円と仮定すると、一本一ドルのコカコーラは百円になりますよね?

For example, if we say one dollar is one hundred yen, then one can of $1 coca cola is one hundred yen, right?

仮定を立てる前に、もう一回しっかりと仮定を立てる理由を考えましょう。

Before making a hypothesis, really think again about your reasons for making it.

Kanji Composition