Translation of Japanese word "考え" to English
考え
かんがえ
[kangae]
IPA: /kɑ̃ɡɑe/
Meaning
NounA representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.
How to use
考え (kangae) — 'thought / idea / opinion'. 考えをまとめる — collect one's thoughts. いい考えですね — That's a good idea!
🇬🇧 English
thought / idea
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 考え
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かんがえ
Romaji Transcription: kangae
Example Sentences
彼は新しい考えを持っています。
かれはあたらしい かんがえ を もっています。
He has a new idea.
彼女は考えを変えました。
かのじょは かんがえ を かえました。
She changed her mind.
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Common phrases
- いい考えですね！— That's a good idea!
Frequency rank: #129 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "考え" mean?▼
The Japanese word "考え" means "thought / idea" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "考え"?▼
The word "考え" is read as "かんがえ" (kangae). 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: "A thought or idea in one's mind.".
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