“Guesswork” in Japanese
Short answer
Guesswork in Japanese is “山勘” (yamakan). Full meaning: guesswork, speculation, hunch.
Other ways to say “Guesswork” in Japanese
当てずっぽう
atezuppou (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
当て推量
atezuiryou conjecture, guesswork, guess
ヤマ勘
yamakan guesswork, speculation, hunch
ヤマカン
yamakan guesswork, speculation, hunch
あてずっぽ
atezuppo (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
当てずっぽ
atezuppo (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
あてずっぽう
atezuppou (random) guess, guesswork, shot in the dark, conjecture
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