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thinking ability; intellectual capacity; power of thought
The ability to think logically, critically, and creatively. Often discussed in education and professional development as a skill to be cultivated.
子供の思考力を育てる。
To develop children's thinking ability.
この問題は思考力が試される。
This problem tests your thinking ability.
読書は思考力を高めるのに役立つ。
Reading is helpful for improving one's thinking ability.
AIの時代こそ、人間の思考力が重要になる。
It is precisely in the age of AI that human thinking ability becomes important.
A buzzword in Japanese education, where 思考力 is one of the key competencies emphasized in curriculum reforms. Part of the productive ～力 (りょく) pattern meaning 'the power/ability to do X.' Frequently discussed alongside 判断力 (judgment) and 表現力 (expressive ability).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 思考力を高める: to enhance thinking ability
- 思考力を鍛える: to train one's thinking
- 思考力・判断力・表現力: thinking, judgment, and expression (education triad)
- 論理的思考力: logical thinking ability
- 批判的思考力: critical thinking ability
RELATED ～力 COMPOUNDS:
- 判断力: judgment; ability to judge
- 集中力: concentration; ability to focus
- 想像力: imagination
- 表現力: expressive ability