“Idea” in Japanese
Short answer
Idea in Japanese is “了見” (ryouken). Full meaning: idea, thought, intention, design, view, inclination, decision, motive; discretion; forgiveness, pardon, toleration, tolerance.
Other ways to say “Idea” in Japanese
案
an idea, plan, proposal, suggestion, (government) bill; draft, rough copy; expectation
発想
hassou idea, conception; way of thinking, approach; expression
観念
kannen idea, notion, concept, conception; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate), acceptance, preparedness
イデア
idea idea (in Platonic thought)
一案
ichian idea, plan
一策
issaku idea, plan
発意
hatsui idea, suggestion, plan
作意
sakui idea, design, motif, conception, intention
イデー
idea idea
アイデア
aidea idea
思いつき
omoitsuki idea, plan, fancy, impulse, thought, whim, suggestion
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