1.
fixed idea; preconceived notion; stereotype
A rigid, unchanging belief or assumption that someone holds, often without questioning or examining it. Can prevent flexible thinking or understanding of new perspectives.
Etymology
固定 (fixed, set) + 観念 (idea, concept)
Usage
Generally used with negative connotation to describe:
- Inflexible thinking
- Assumptions that limit understanding
- Stereotypes
- Biases that prevent growth
- 性別の固定観念 - gender stereotypes
- 職業の固定観念 - occupational stereotypes
- 文化の固定観念 - cultural assumptions
Common collocations
- 固定観念にとらわれる - to be trapped by fixed ideas
- 固定観念を捨てる - to discard preconceived notions
- 固定観念を打ち破る - to break through stereotypes
- 固定観念から解放される - to be freed from fixed ideas
- 固定観念に縛られる - to be bound by preconceptions
Similar words
- 先入観 - preconception, prejudice
- 既成概念 - established/conventional idea
- 偏見 - prejudice, bias
- ステレオタイプ - stereotype (loanword)
- 思い込み - assumption, conviction
Register
Neutral to formal. Common in discussions about thinking, education, and social issues.
Related Words
Synonym:
先入観 (preconception)
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思い込み (assumption, conviction)
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既成概念 (established/conventional idea)
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偏見 (prejudice, bias)
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ステレオタイプ (stereotype)
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とらわれ (obsession)