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idea, conception, way of thinking
A thought or mental conception, especially a creative or innovative approach to something.
彼女の発想はいつも面白い。
Her ideas are always interesting.
発想を転換することが大切だ。
It's important to change your way of thinking.
斬新な発想で問題を解決した。
I solved the problem with a novel idea.
子供は大人には思いつかない自由な発想を持っている。
Children have a freedom of thinking that adults wouldn't come up with.
発想の転換ができれば、今まで見えなかった解決策が見つかることもある。
If you can shift your way of thinking, you may find solutions that weren't visible before.
発想の転換 = paradigm shift, change in thinking
USAGE: 発想 emphasizes the creative or conceptual aspect of thinking, often highlighting originality or a fresh perspective.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 発想が豊か (rich in ideas)
- 発想を転換する (to change one's way of thinking)
- 発想が面白い (interesting idea/approach)
- 発想の転換 (paradigm shift)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 発想力 (creative ability, imagination)
- 柔軟な発想 (flexible thinking)
- 斬新な発想 (innovative idea)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 考え方 - way of thinking (more general)
- アイデア - idea (loanword, more casual)
- 着想 - inspiration, conception