意 見(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)が合(あ)わない。

Our opinions don't match.

To express one's opinion.

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)をください。

Please give me your advice.

I'd like to hear the teacher's advice.

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.'

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意見(いけん) vs. 考(かんが)え: 意見(いけん) is more formal/official; 考(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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