アイデア

あいであ
noun
idea
1. idea, concept, creative thought
A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action, especially a creative or innovative one.
いいアイデアが()かんだ。
I came up with a good idea.
アイデアを()()って(はな)()った。
We exchanged ideas and discussed them.
(あたら)しい商品(しょうひん)のアイデアを(かんが)えている。
I'm thinking of ideas for a new product.

アイデア is a loanword from English "idea."

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • アイデアが()かぶ: to come up with an idea
  • アイデアを()す: to give an idea, to suggest
  • アイデアを()る: to develop an idea
  • アイデア商品(しょうひん): novelty product, clever product

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (かんが)え: thought, idea (native word)
  • 発想(はっそう): idea, concept, inspiration