Japanese word

概念

Pronunciation

Romajigainen

Meaning

  • nounconcept

Example

この概念は少し難しいです。ko no gai nen wa suko shi muzuka shi i de su

This concept is a little difficult.

Illustration for 概念 (concept)

More examples

この授業では、時間の概念について話し合います。ko no ju gyō de wa ji kan no gai nen ni tsu i te hana shi a i ma su

In this class, we discuss the concept of time.

Core concept

Describes an organized idea that helps define, explain, or examine something.

Common phrases

  • 基本的な概念ki hon teki na gai nen

    basic concept

  • 概念を理解するgai nen o ri kai su ru

    understand a concept

  • 概念を説明するgai nen o setsu mei su ru

    explain a concept

Similar words

観念kannen: An abstract understanding formed in the mind about something.
考えkangae: A thought or opinion held about a person, matter, or situation.

Definition in Japanese

物事の特徴や本質をとらえた基本的な考え。mono goto no toku chō ya hon shitsu o to ra e ta ki hon teki na kanga e

Word origin

概念 (gainen, "concept") is a Sino-Japanese compound made from 概 (gai, "outline") and 念 (nen, "thought").

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use concept for an idea that forms part of a larger theory or system, which makes it useful in conversations about many subjects.

Related words

  • 概念化gainenkaconceptualizationnoun
  • 概念的gainentekiconceptualna-adjective

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