Japanese word

考え

Pronunciation

Romajikangae

Meaning

  • nounidea

Example

それはいい考えです。so re wa i i kanga e de su

That is a good idea.

Illustration for 考え (idea)

More examples

それはとてもいい考えですね。so re wa to te mo i i kanga e de su ne

That's a very good idea.

その考えに賛成です。so no kanga e ni san sei de su

I agree with that idea.

Core concept

It covers a thought formed in the mind, including a proposed plan and a personal view about a subject.

Common phrases

  • いい考えi i kanga e

    good idea

  • 考えがあるkanga e ga a ru

    have an idea

  • 考えを変えるkanga e o ka e ru

    change one's mind

Similar words

アイデアaidea: A thought about what could be done or made, especially one that seems useful or new.
意見iken: A personal view or judgment about a subject.
提案teian: A suggested plan presented for discussion or action.

Definition in Japanese

頭の中に浮かぶ事柄や、物事についての判断・意見。atama no naka ni u ka bu koto gara ya mono goto ni tsu i te no han dan i ken

Word origin

The noun 考え (kangae) comes from the native verb 考える (kangaeru) by using its continuative form as a noun, a common Japanese word-building pattern.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 考え (kangae) can describe both a suggestion for action and a personal view, with the surrounding situation showing which sense is intended.

Other meanings

  • opinionnoun

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