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)

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

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Added 2026.1.7 21:01 · Revised 2026.2.19 10:55
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