Translation guide
The English word 'deduction' can refer to logical reasoning, subtracting an amount, or a tax-related reduction. This guide helps learners express each meaning naturally in Japanese.
Expressing the process of reaching a conclusion based on evidence or premises.
General term for inference or reasoning, used in both everyday and academic contexts.
His deduction was correct.
The conclusion is based on deduction.
Often used for detective-like reasoning or solving mysteries. Common in fiction and games.
The detective solved the case through sharp deduction.
Formal term for deductive reasoning, mainly in logic or philosophy. Rare in daily conversation.
Deduction derives a specific conclusion from general premises.
Referring to the act of subtracting or the amount subtracted, often in financial or mathematical contexts.
Commonly used for deductions from salary, taxes, or payments. Also a noun for the deducted amount.
Tax is deducted from the salary.
Please check the deduction amount.
Refers to the net result after deductions, or the act of subtracting. Often used in business.
Specifically means automatic deduction from wages, like for savings or loan payments.
A specific amount subtracted from taxable income, reducing tax liability.
推論 is a broad term for logical inference, used in academic and everyday settings. 推理 implies detective-like reasoning or solving puzzles, and is common in mystery stories.
Scientists draw deductions from data.
I like detective novels.
推理 is only for logical reasoning. For financial or tax deductions, use 控除 or related terms.
経費を差し引きすると利益はわずかだ。
After deducting expenses, the profit is small.
社内貯金は給料から天引きされる。
The company savings plan is deducted from the salary.
Tax credit (direct reduction of tax owed), sometimes translated as 'deduction' in English. Important distinction.
In Japanese tax law, 所得控除 (income deduction) reduces taxable income, while 税額控除 (tax credit) directly reduces tax. English 'deduction' usually maps to 所得控除.
The mortgage tax reduction is a tax credit.
You need to apply to receive the dependent deduction.