1.
to get an idea; to find inspiration; to conceive of an idea
To arrive at a creative concept or idea, often by drawing on an external source of inspiration such as a real event, another work, or a personal experience. A somewhat literary expression used in artistic and intellectual contexts.
散歩中に着想を得た。
I got an idea during a walk.
この小説は実話から着想を得たものだ。
This novel was inspired by a true story.
彼は日本の伝統工芸から着想を得て、新しいデザインを生み出した。
He drew inspiration from traditional Japanese crafts and created a new design.
A literary expression meaning to find or receive creative inspiration. 着想 means a concept or idea that comes to mind, and 得る means to obtain. Often used in contexts of artistic creation, scientific discovery, or creative work. More formal and literary than simply ひらめく or アイデアを思いつく.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ~から着想を得る: to draw inspiration from ~
- ~に着想を得た: inspired by ~ (modifying a noun)
- 着想を得て: having gotten the idea, ...
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ヒントを得る — to get a hint/clue (less formal)
- インスピレーションを受ける — to receive inspiration (loanword, common in creative fields)
- 思いつく — to come up with (an idea) (more casual, everyday)
- ひらめく — to have a flash of inspiration (emphasizes sudden insight)