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“opinion” in Japanese

Japanese

Also主張 (shuchō) · 見解 (kenkai)

Pronunciation

Romajiiken

Example

あなたの意見を聞かせてください。a na ta no i ken o ki ka se te ku da sa i

Please tell me your opinion.

Illustration for 意見 (opinion)

How to say “opinion” in Japanese

“Opinion” in Japanese is 意見 (iken).

Marks a person's view or judgment about a matter, especially when it is stated for others to consider.

Full entry for 意見: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意見

クラスで意見を言います。ku ra su de i ken o i i ma su

I give my opinion in class.

その計画について意見があります。so no kei kaku ni tsu i te i ken ga a ri ma su

I have an opinion about that plan.

Tips for using 意見

  • In Japanese conversation, 意見 (iken) can mean both a personal view and a view offered during a discussion, so it is not limited to a private belief.

Other Japanese words for “opinion”

私は自分の主張を伝えます。watashi wa ji bun no shu chō o tsuta e ma su

I share my opinion.

専門家の見解を聞きました。sen mon ka no ken kai o ki ki ma shi ta

I heard the expert's opinion.

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