1Reasoning, inference, or deduction — deriving conclusions logically from given information or evidence.
探偵は現場の証拠から巧妙に推理を進めた。
The detective cleverly proceeded with deductions based on the evidence at the scene.
数学の問題は論理的な推理が求められる。
Mathematical problems require logical reasoning.
彼女の話を聞いて、私はある程度の推理をした。
After hearing her story, I made some inferences.
2The mystery or detective genre (e.g., mystery novels, detective dramas) centered on puzzle-solving and investigation.
私は子どもの頃から推理小説を読むのが好きだ。
I've liked reading detective novels since I was a child.
このドラマは複雑な推理が見どころだ。
This drama's highlight is its complex deductions.
推理作家の新刊が今月発売される。
A new book by the mystery writer will be released this month.