Translation guide
The English word "analysis" covers a range of meanings from detailed examination to psychoanalysis. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the context: 分析 (ぶんせき) for general analysis, 解析 (かいせき) for data or structural analysis, and 検討 (けんとう) for careful consideration. This guide helps learners choose the right term.
To express the act of examining something in detail, breaking it down into parts to understand it.
The most common and general term for analysis. Used in academic, business, and everyday contexts.
We conducted an analysis of the data.
His analysis is very accurate.
Often used for technical, mathematical, or computational analysis, such as data parsing or structural analysis.
Analyze the system logs.
Implies careful examination or consideration, often used in business or decision-making contexts.
We need to analyze (consider) that proposal.
To refer to the therapeutic method of analyzing the mind, especially in Freudian or psychological contexts.
The standard term for psychoanalysis.
He is undergoing psychoanalysis.
To refer to the written or spoken outcome of an analysis.
Literally 'analysis results', commonly used in reports.
I will report the analysis results.
To refer to the process of determining the composition of a substance.
The standard term for chemical analysis.
We performed a chemical analysis of the water quality.
分析 (ぶんせき) is the broadest term for analysis. 解析 (かいせき) is more technical, often used for data, systems, or mathematical analysis. 検討 (けんとう) implies careful consideration and is common in business settings when evaluating options or proposals.