考(かんが)え

かんがえ

noun

thought, idea

1. thought, idea, opinion

A mental concept, plan, or point of view. The noun form of the verb 考(かんが)える (to think).

いい考(かんが)えがあります。

I have a good idea.

あなたの考(かんが)えを聞(き)かせてください。

Please tell me your thoughts.

私(わたし)の考(かんが)えは違(ちが)います。

My opinion is different.

その考(かんが)えはとてもいいと思(おも)います。

I think that idea is very good.

彼(かれ)の考(かんが)えを聞(き)いてから、私(わたし)たちも考(かんが)えを話(はな)しましょう。

After hearing his thoughts, let's also share our ideas.

考(かんが)え is a noun meaning thought, idea, or opinion. Derived from the verb 考(かんが)える (to think).

Common patterns

考(かんが)えがある: to have an idea/thought
考(かんが)えを聞(き)く: to ask for someone's thoughts
考(かんが)えを述(の)べる: to express one's thoughts
考(かんが)えが浮(う)かぶ: an idea comes to mind
考(かんが)えが変(か)わる: to change one's mind

Similar words

考(かんが)え: thought, idea (general, includes plans)
意見(いけん): opinion (more formal, stated view)
アイデア: idea (creative, solution-oriented)
思(おも)い: feeling, thought (more emotional)

Usage

考(かんが)え is broader than 意見(いけん). It can refer to plans, ideas, opinions, or general thoughts.

Related Words

Synonym: 思考(しこう) (formal, systematic thinking)

Related: 考(かんが)える (verb form)

Compare: 意見(いけん) (opinion)

Compare: アイデア (idea)

Compare: 思(おも)い (feeling, thought)

Compare: 見解(けんかい) (opinion, view, point of view)

Related: 観念(かんねん) (idea, concept, notion)

Related: 概念(がいねん) (concept)

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Added 2026.1.7 21:01 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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