1.
opinion, view, idea
A personal thought or judgment about something.
意見が合わない。
Our opinions don't match.
自分の意見を言う。
To express one's opinion.
みんなの意見を聞こう。
Let's hear everyone's opinions.
私の意見では、それは難しいと思います。
In my opinion, I think that's difficult.
会議で意見を交換したが、意見が分かれた。
We exchanged opinions at the meeting, but they were divided.
2.
advice, suggestion
A recommendation or counsel given to someone.
意見をください。
Please give me your advice.
先生の意見を聞きたい。
I'd like to hear the teacher's advice.
ご意見をお聞かせください。
Please let me hear your advice.
Polite request
友達に意見を聞いてから決めた。
I decided after asking my friend for advice.
先輩の意見を参考にして、レポートを書き直した。
I rewrote the report based on my senior's advice.
意見 means 'opinion' or 'view.'
Common collocations:
- 意見を言う/述べる: to state an opinion
- 意見を聞く: to listen to/ask for opinions
- 意見が合う/一致する: to agree (opinions match)
- 意見が違う/分かれる: to disagree
- 意見を交換する: to exchange opinions
Similar words:
- 意見 vs. 考え: 意見 is more formal/official; 考え is more casual/personal thinking
- 意見 vs. 感想: 感想 is impression/feeling; 意見 is thought/judgment
Related Words
See also:
考え