Hypothesis
noun, の adjective
A temporary theory isn't one that's set in stone yet. In fact, it's not really a theory at all, it's more of a hypothesis.
This word is generally used when referring to research or some sort of investigation where a hypothesis is put forward that needs to be tested and validated through evidence and experimentation.
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.
仮説を立てる
to build a hypothesis
仮説をテストする
to test a hypothesis
仮説を考える
to consider a hypothesis
仮説がある
to have a hypothesis
仮説が立てられる
a hypothesis has been made
仮説が成り立つ
a hypothesis holds true
一つの仮説
one hypothesis
自分の仮説
one’s own hypothesis
上記の仮説
the above hypothesis
まずは次のような仮説を立てました。
We started with the following hypothesis.
この仮説が正しいことを立証するには、コウイチの力が必要です。
We need Koichi's help to prove that this hypothesis is correct.
成功させたいなら「失敗できる」ようにしておかないと。失敗できなくなると仮説をテストするスピードが落ちますよ。
If you want it to succeed, you have to be able to "fail." If you can't fail, you won't be able to test your hypothesis fast enough.