仮定
仮定する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 仮定する | 仮定しない |
| Polite | 仮定します | 仮定しません |
| Past polite | 仮定しました | 仮定しませんでした |
| Past | 仮定した | 仮定しなかった |
| Te-form | 仮定して | 仮定しないで |
| Desire | 仮定したい | 仮定したくない |
| Potential | 仮定できる | 仮定できない |
| Passive | 仮定される | 仮定されない |
| Causative | 仮定させる | 仮定させない |
| Causative passive | 仮定させられる | 仮定させられない |
| Volitional | 仮定しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 仮定しましょう | |
| Imperative | 仮定しろ | 仮定するな |
| Conditional | 仮定すれば | 仮定しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 仮定したら | 仮定しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
General use for assuming something for the sake of argument or reasoning. Often used in logical, mathematical, or everyday contexts.
It's a hypothetical question, but what would you do if you won the lottery?
This theory is based on several assumptions.
Grammar term for the suppositional or hypothetical form, often referring to the 仮定形 (kateikei) or conditional constructions.
The 'kateikei' (hypothetical form) in Japanese is used to express conditions.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉という仮定the assumption that ~
We made the plan on the assumption that he would come.
- 仮定に基づくto be based on an assumption
This theory is based on an unrealistic assumption.
- 仮定が成り立つfor an assumption to hold true
If that assumption doesn't hold, the conclusion is also wrong.