(いけん)

いけん
noun
opinion; view; idea
See also: 違憲(いけん) (unconstitutional)
1. opinion, view, idea
A personal thought or judgment about something.
意見(いけん)()わない
Our opinions don't match.
To express one's opinion.
みんな意見(いけん)()こう
Let's hear everyone's opinions.
In my opinion, I think that's difficult.
We exchanged opinions at the meeting, but they were divided.
2. advice, suggestion
A recommendation or counsel given to someone.
意見(いけん)ください
Please give me your advice.
I'd like to hear the teacher's advice.
意見(いけん)()かせください
Please let me hear your advice.
Polite request
I decided after asking my friend for advice.
I rewrote the report based on my senior's advice.

意見(いけん) means 'opinion' or 'view.'

Common collocations:

  • 意見(いけん)()う/()べる: to state an opinion
  • 意見(いけん)()く: to listen to/ask for opinions
  • 意見(いけん)()う/一致(いっち)する: to agree (opinions match)
  • 意見(いけん)(ちが)う/()かれる: to disagree
  • 意見(いけん)交換(こうかん)する: to exchange opinions

Similar words:

  • 意見(いけん) vs. (かんが)え: 意見(いけん) is more formal/official; (かんが)え is more casual/personal thinking
  • 意見(いけん) vs. 感想(かんそう): 感想(かんそう) is impression/feeling; 意見(いけん) is thought/judgment

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