Meaning

Primary

Conjecture

Alternatives

Speculation, Guess

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you infer and measure, it’ll lead to some sort of conjecture, speculation, or guess about something.

推測 means guessing based on known facts or information, while using reasoning to fill in the gaps.

Reading

すいそく
  • 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

  • 推測をする

    to conjecture

    推測を交える

    to include some conjecture

    推測を裏付ける

    to corroborate some speculation

Context Sentences

私の推測では、彼は宝くじが当たって、バハマに引っ越しています。

My guess is that he won the lottery and moved to the Bahamas.

おそらく皆さんも、大なり小なり似たような推測をされていると思います。

I am sure that you are probably making similar assumptions to a greater or lesser extent.

あなたは日本は今後どうなるとお考えでしょうか。推測を交えてで結構ですので、お答えください。 

How do you think Japan will change in the future? Please feel free to include any conjecture in your answer.

Kanji Composition