Meaning

Primary

Hypothesis

Alternatives

Supposition, Assumption

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You have a concept to determine so you need a hypothesis, a supposition, or an assumption.

Reading

そうてい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 想定を下回る

    to fall below expectations

    想定を見直す

    to reassess one's assumptions

    想定を上回る

    to surpass expectations

Context Sentences

あの手がたくさんある神様の絵がここにかざられることを想定しています。

We assume the picture of the many-armed deity will be hung here.

まだ手に入れていないものを、手に入れたとの想定で行動するのは良くない。

It's not good to act on the assumption that you'll have something before you actually do.

地震を想定した避難訓練を行います。

We will now conduct the disaster drill assuming there is an earthquake.

Kanji Composition