Japanese word

発想

Pronunciation

Romajihassō

Meaning

  • nounidea

Example

いい発想ですね。i i has sō de su ne

That's a good idea.

Illustration for 発想 (idea)

More examples

旅行の計画では、みんなの発想を取り入れました。ryo kō no kei kaku de wa mi n na no has sō o to ri i re ma shi ta

We included everyone's ideas in the travel plans.

Core concept

Refers to a newly formed thought that offers a particular way to see or handle something.

Common phrases

  • 豊かな発想yuta ka na has sō

    rich ideas

  • 発想の転換has sō no ten kan

    a change in perspective

  • 発想を生かすhas sō o i ka su

    make use of an idea

Similar words

アイデアaidea: A thought or plan proposed as a possible way to solve a problem.
考えkangae: A thought, opinion, or way of dealing with something.
思いつきomoitsuki: An idea that comes to mind suddenly, often before it is fully developed.

Definition in Japanese

物事に対する考えや、そこから生まれた新しい案。mono goto ni tai su ru kanga e ya so ko ka ra u ma re ta atara shi i an

Word origin

発想 (hassō, "idea") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 発 (hatsu, "send out") and 想 (sō, "think"), suggesting a thought that comes forth.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 発想 (hassō) often praises the originality of an idea or approach rather than naming a finished plan.

Related words

  • 発想力hassōryokucreativitynoun

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