Translation of Japanese word "意見" to English
意見
いけん
[iken]
IPA: /iken/
Meaning
NounA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
How to use
意見 (iken) — 'opinion / view'. 意見を述べる — express an opinion. 意見が分かれる — opinions are divided. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
opinion
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 意見
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いけん
Romaji Transcription: iken
Example Sentences
この意見は、すべての人が同意するものではありません。
このいけんは、すもうのひとがいっぜんするものではありません。
This opinion is not agreed upon by everyone.
意見を述べる際には、まずは自己紹介をしてください。
いけんをのべる際には、まずはじこしょうをしてください。
When expressing your opinion, please introduce yourself first.
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Common phrases
- とても意見 (totemo iken)— very opinion
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Frequency rank: #696 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "意見" mean?▼
The Japanese word "意見" means "opinion" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "意見"?▼
The word "意見" is read as "いけん" (iken). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "この意見は、すべての人が同意するものではありません。".
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