“Guess” in Japanese
Short answer
Guess in Japanese is “当てずっぽう” (atezuppou). Full meaning: (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture.
Other ways to say “Guess” in Japanese
推量
suiryou guess, conjecture, supposition, inference
憶測
okusoku guess, speculation, supposition
推測
suisoku guess, conjecture
推察
suisatsu guess, conjecture, surmise
見当
kentou estimate, guess, conjecture, aim; direction, bearings; registration mark (printing)
察し
sasshi consideration, guess, conjecture, judgement
目串
megushi suspicions, guess
忖度
sontaku surmise (about someone's feelings), guess, conjecture; (showing) deference (to), consideration (of someone's wishes), servility
揣摩
shima conjecture, guess, surmise, speculation
拝察
haisatsu surmise, guess, inference
想像
souzou imagination, supposition, guess
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