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devising, inventing, designing, thinking up
The act of thinking carefully and coming up with a new idea, method, device, or plan. Emphasizes the creative and intellectual effort involved in producing something original.
新しいメニューを考案する。
To devise a new menu.
この装置は日本人の技術者が考案したものだ。
This device was invented by a Japanese engineer.
チームで話し合い、子供でも楽しめる新しいゲームのルールを考案した。
The team discussed and devised new game rules that even children could enjoy.
USAGE:
Slightly more formal than 考え出す (to think up) and implies a more systematic, deliberate creative process. Often used for recipes, products, teaching methods, and technical solutions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ～を考案する: to devise ~
- 考案した方法: a devised method
- 考案した料理: a devised dish/recipe
- 独自に考案する: to devise independently