Japanese Conversation · Level 83
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Japanese word
構想
Pronunciation
Romajikōsō
Meaning
- nounplan
Example
新しい学校の構想を説明します。atara shi i gak kō no kō sō o setsu mei shi ma su
I explain the plan for a new school.
More examples
地域の将来を見据えた構想が、ようやく形になりました。chi iki no shō rai o mi su e ta kō sō ga yō ya ku katachi ni na ri ma shi ta
The plan for the community's future has finally taken shape.
Core concept
Describes a formed idea of what something should become and the direction for making it real.
Common phrases
構想を練るkō sō o ne ru
develop a plan
構想を実現するkō sō o jitsu gen su ru
realize a plan
構想を発表するkō sō o hap pyō su ru
present a plan
Similar words
計画keikaku: A structured plan that sets the steps, timing, and resources for reaching a goal.
企画kikaku: A plan that defines the purpose and content of a project or event.
案an: A possible idea or course of action put forward for consideration.
青写真aoshashin: An overall design showing how a future project or system is intended to develop.
Definition in Japanese
実現しようとする事柄について、全体の形や進め方を思い描いた計画。jitsu gen shi yō to su ru koto gara ni tsu i te zen tai no katachi ya susu me kata o omo i ega i ta kei kaku
Word origin
構想 (kōsō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 構 (kō, "construct") and 想 (sō, "think"), expressing an idea that gives shape to a future undertaking.
Usage tips
- 構想 (kōsō) often refers to an early-stage plan that sets the direction of a project before its details and schedule are fixed.
Other meanings
- visionnoun
- conceptionnoun
Related words
- 構想力kōsōryokuconceptual abilitynoun