“Thinking up” in Japanese
Short answer
Thinking up in Japanese is “創案” (souan). Full meaning: conceiving (an idea), thinking up, invention, original idea, new idea.
Other ways to say “Thinking up” in Japanese
工夫
koufu devising (a way), contriving, inventing, thinking up, figuring out, coming up with, working out; device, design, idea, plan, invention; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
くふう
kufuu devising (a way), contriving, inventing, thinking up, figuring out, coming up with, working out; device, design, idea, plan, invention; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
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