Japanese word

提案

Pronunciation

Romajiteian

Meaning

  • nounsuggestion

Example

これはいい提案ですね。ko re wa i i tei an de su ne

This is a good suggestion.

Illustration for 提案 (suggestion)

More examples

会議で提案を具体的に説明しました。kai gi de tei an o gu tai teki ni setsu mei shi ma shi ta

I explained the proposal in detail at the meeting.

Core concept

Presents an idea or plan for others to consider, from a casual suggestion to a more formal proposal.

Common phrases

  • 提案をするtei an o su ru

    make a suggestion

  • 提案を受け入れるtei an o u ke i re ru

    accept a suggestion

Similar words

提言teigen: A formal suggestion that expresses an opinion about what should be done.
提議teigi: A proposal put forward for discussion or decision.

Definition in Japanese

考えや計画などを相手に示し、採用や実行を求めること。kanga e ya kei kaku na do o ai te ni shime shi sai yō ya jik kō o moto me ru ko to

Word origin

提案 (teian, "suggestion") combines 提 (tei, "put forward") and 案 (an, "plan or idea"), describing an idea put forward for consideration.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 提案 (teian) usually means an idea offered for consideration, while English proposal can also refer to a marriage proposal.

Other meanings

  • proposalnoun

Related words

  • 提案者teianshaproposernoun
  • 提案力teianryokuproposal skillsnoun

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