Speculation And Supposition

Question 0

Muzu

Answer 0

Mizenkei

1. Intention, resolve
2. Speculation “will no doubt”

Question 1

Mu

Answer 1

Mizenkei

1. Speculation, conjecture about the future
2. Intention

Question 2

Kemu

Answer 2

Renyokei

1. Speculation about the past
2. Conjecture about the cause or origin of past event

Question 3

Ramu

Answer 3

Shushikei (rahen rentaikei)

1. Present speculation
2. Speculation about a cause

Question 4

Rashi

Answer 4

Shushikei (rahen rentaikei)

1. Evidential supposition

Question 5

Mashi

Answer 5

Mizenkei

1. Counterfactual speculation “if it were the case that”
2. Desire for a hypothetical state

Question 6

Beshi

Answer 6

Shushikek (rahen rentaikei)

1. Conjecture with confidence
2. Strong intention, resolve
3. Appropriateness, natural expectation
4. Advice, recommendation
5. Command
6. Potential

Question 7

Meri

Answer 7

Shushikei (rahen remtaikei)

1. Supposition (visual)
2. Circumlocution, indirection “seems that”

Question 8

Hearsay nari

Answer 8

Shushikei (rahen rentaikei)

1. Hearsay
2. Aural supposition (based on sound or surrounding circumstances)