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Definition and Synonyms for 説
| 1. | 理屈 | 行動を導く信条 |
| Theory | a belief that can guide behavior | |
| Synonyms: | セオリー, 理屈, 理論, 説 | |
| 2. | 理論 | 自然界のある側面の十分な裏付けがある説明 |
| Theory | a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world | |
| Synonyms: | セオリー, 体系, 公理, 原理, 学説, 定理, 理論, 説 | |
| 3. | 理論 | ある特定の現象を説明するための様々な状況に応用する、一般に容認された知識の組織だった体系 |
| Theory | an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena | |
| Synonyms: | セオリー, 体系, 公理, 原理, 学説, 定理, 理論, 説 |
Meanings for each kanji in 説
| 説 | rumor; opinion; theory | Kanji Details » |
Categories 説 is a member of
| 1. | 解説 | 何かを分かりやすくする考え |
| Explanation | thought that makes something comprehensible | |
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| 2. | 意見 | 真実だと見做されている認知的内容 |
| Belief | any cognitive content held as true | |
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Sample Sentences for 説
中世には、天文学者はあるギリシアの哲学者の説にすがりついていた。
During the Middle Ages, astronomers had clung to the theory of a Greek philosopher.
いろいろな説はあるものの、恐竜がなぜ突然絶滅してしまったのかはまだ謎のままである。
There are many theories about the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs, but the real cause still remains anyone's guess.
コペルニクスは、地球が太陽の回りを回っているという説を出した。
Copernicus proposed the idea that the Earth travels around the Sun.
ねえ、カーナビの取説、どこにやった？
Hey, where did you put the car navigation system's user's manual?
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