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Definition
Theory or doctrine; a systematic and evidence-based academic theory or proposition.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to academic or philosophical frameworks rather than casual opinions or guesses. It carries a formal weight that makes it sound out of place when discussing everyday hunches or personal preferences. Use it when debating intellectual concepts or historical interpretations.
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This theory is very profound, I cannot understand it.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 講法, which is used for general claims, hearsay, or common ways of explaining something. Use 學説 only for structured, formal, or scholarly systems of thought.
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Grammar guides
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