“Notion” in Japanese
Short answer
Notion in Japanese is “観念” (kannen). Full meaning: idea, notion, concept, conception; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate), acceptance, preparedness.
Other ways to say “Notion” in Japanese
概念
gainen general idea, concept, notion
命題
meidai proposition, thesis, notion, theory; problem, issue, challenge
コンセプト
konseputo concept, general idea, notion; intention, aim, design, philosophy, plan, plot, theme
考え
kangae thinking, thought, view, opinion, concept; idea, notion, imagination; intention, plan, design
觀念
kannen idea, notion, concept, conception; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate), acceptance, preparedness
がいねん
gainen general idea, concept, notion
カンガエ
kangae thinking, thought, view, opinion, concept; idea, notion, imagination; intention, plan, design
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