Japanese dictionary
How to say "idea" in Japanese
考えかんがえ · kangae
"Idea" in Japanese is 考え (kangae) or アイデア (aidea). A proposal or plan in a meeting is 案 (an).
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Ways to say "idea" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 考えかんがえ · kangae | Idea; thought. |
| アイデアあいであ · aidea | Idea. |
| 案あん · an | Idea; plan; proposal. |
| 見当けんとう · kentō | Idea; guess (I have no idea). |
How to use it
"I have no idea" is 全然わかりません (zenzen wakarimasen) or 見当もつきません (kentō mo tsukimasen).
"Good idea" is いい考え or いいアイデア.
Example sentences
- 何かいいアイデアはありますか。Nanika ii aidea wa arimasu ka.Do you have any good ideas?
- それはいい考えですね。Sore wa ii kangae desu ne.That's a good idea.
- 次の会議で新しい案を出します。Tsugi no kaigi de atarashii an o dashimasu.I'll present a new idea at the next meeting.
- どこにあるか見当もつきません。Doko ni aru ka kentō mo tsukimasen.I have no idea where it is.
- 皆さんのアイデアを聞かせてください。Minasan no aidea o kikasete kudasai.Please share your ideas.
- 私の考えを説明します。Watashi no kangae o setsumei shimasu.I'll explain my idea.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "I have no idea" in Japanese?
Say 全然わかりません (zenzen wakarimasen), or 見当もつきません (kentō mo tsukimasen) for "I can't even guess."
What is the difference between 考え and 案?
考え (kangae) is an idea or thought. 案 (an) is a concrete proposal or plan, often in meetings.
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