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one's mind; the back of one's mind; the mind's eye
The inner part of the mind where thoughts, images, and memories reside. Used when describing something that comes to mind, stays in one's thoughts, or flashes through one's consciousness.
A literary word for the inner part of the mind, used especially when describing vivid images, memories, or thoughts that arise involuntarily. More literary than 頭 or 心 in this context.
Common collocations
- 脳裏に浮かぶ: to come to mind
- 脳裏をよぎる: to flash through one's mind
- 脳裏に焼き付く: to be seared into one's mind
- 脳裏から離れない: to not leave one's mind
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A somewhat literary or formal word. In everyday conversation, 頭に浮かぶ or 思い出す would be more natural. 脳裏 is common in novels, essays, and formal narration.