既成概念(きせいがいねん)

きせいがいねん
noun
preconceived notion; established concept; conventional idea
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1. preconceived notion; established concept; conventional idea
A fixed idea or belief that is widely accepted without questioning. Often used in contexts of challenging assumptions or thinking outside the box.
既成概念(きせいがいねん)を捨(す)てる。
Abandon preconceived notions.
既成概念(きせいがいねん)にとらわれない発想(はっそう)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
We need thinking that isn't bound by conventional ideas.
既成概念(きせいがいねん)を打(う)ち破(やぶ)る商品(しょうひん)を開発(かいはつ)した。
We developed a product that breaks conventional assumptions.

Etymology

既成(きせい) (already established) + 概念(がいねん) (concept)

Usage

Often used when discussing:

  • Innovation and creativity
  • Breaking free from assumptions
  • Challenging the status quo
  • Critical thinking

Common collocations

  • 既成概念(きせいがいねん)を覆(くつがえ)す - to overturn preconceptions
  • 既成概念(きせいがいねん)にとらわれる - to be bound by preconceptions
  • 既成概念(きせいがいねん)を打破(だは)する - to break through conventional thinking

Related Words

Synonym: 固定観念(こていかんねん) (fixed idea)
Synonym: 先入観(せんにゅうかん) (preconception)
Related: 偏見(へんけん) (prejudice)
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Added 2026.1.21 10:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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