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公算 (こうさん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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算さん
が
大おお
きい
。
There is a high probability that the economy will decline.
The likelihood of him winning the election is strong.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 の 公こう 算さん が 大おお きい the likelihood of something is high
It is highly likely that the ruling party will maintain its majority.
〈 事こと 〉 の 公こう 算さん が 強つよ い there is a strong likelihood of something
There is a strong likelihood that the plan will be postponed.
〈 動どう 詞し 〉 公こう 算さん が 高たか い it is highly likely that (a verb clause) will happen
公こう 算さん が 小ちい さい the likelihood is small
The likelihood of reaching an agreement within this year is small.
Kanji 公 public, prince, official 算 calculate, divining, number Related words 確率 is the general mathematical/statistical term for probability, while 公算 is a more formal, news-style word for estimated likelihood.
可能性 is an everyday word for possibility or potential, while 公算 specifically implies a calculated or reasoned probability, often in formal reports.
見込み is a common, slightly less formal word for prospect or expected outcome, while 公算 is reserved for more analytical or journalistic contexts.
見通し emphasizes a forward-looking outlook or forecast, whereas 公算 focuses narrowly on the estimated degree of likelihood of a specific event.
Etymology Compound of 公 (public, official) and 算 (calculation, counting). The term originally referred to an official or public calculation, later extended to mean an estimated probability or likelihood in formal discourse.
This bill is very likely to pass during the current Diet session.
