English–Japanese
“idea” in Japanese
How to say “idea” in Japanese
“Idea” in Japanese is 考え (kangae).
It covers a thought formed in the mind, including a proposed plan and a personal view about a subject.
Example sentences with 考え
それはとてもいい考えですね。so re wa to te mo i i kanga e de su ne
That's a very good idea.
その考えに賛成です。so no kanga e ni san sei de su
I agree with that idea.
Tips for using 考え
- In everyday conversation, 考え (kangae) can describe both a suggestion for action and a personal view, with the surrounding situation showing which sense is intended.
Other Japanese words for “idea”
いい案があります。i i an ga a ri ma su
I have a good idea.
新しい思想が広まりました。atara shi i shi sō ga hiro ma ri ma shi ta
A new idea spread.
いい発想ですね。i i has sō de su ne
That's a good idea.
この問題の答えは見当がつきません。ko no mon dai no kota e wa ken tō ga tsu ki ma se n
I have no idea what the answer to this problem is.
新しいアイデアを思いつきました。atara shi i a i de a o omo i tsu ki ma shi ta
I came up with a new idea.
それがどこにあるか心当たりがあります。so re ga do ko ni a ru ka kokoro a ta ri ga a ri ma su
I have an idea where it is.
いい思いつきですね。i i omo i tsu ki de su ne
That's a good idea.