Japanese word

案

Pronunciation

Romajian

Meaning

  • nounidea

Example

いい案があります。i i an ga a ri ma su

I have a good idea.

Illustration for 案 (idea)

More examples

その案について、みんなで話し合いました。so no an ni tsu i te mi n na de hana shi a i ma shi ta

We discussed that idea together.

Core concept

Expresses a thought formed to address a situation, which can become a plan or proposal.

Common phrases

  • いい案i i an

    a good idea

  • 案を出すan o da su

    suggest an idea

  • 案を考えるan o kanga e ru

    think of an idea

Similar words

提案teian: An idea or plan put forward for others to consider.
考えkangae: A thought or view about what can be done.
計画keikaku: A planned course of action with specific steps.

Definition in Japanese

問題を解決したり物事を進めたりするために考え出した事柄。mon dai o kai ketsu shi ta ri mono goto o susu me ta ri su ru ta me ni kanga e da shi ta koto gara

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 案 (an, "idea" or "plan") uses the single Chinese character 案, whose established meanings include a plan, proposal, or thought.

Usage tips

  • When people compare several 案 (an), each one represents a possible way forward, and the group can select or modify one.

Other meanings

  • plannoun
  • proposalnoun

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