思(おも)い付(つ)き

おもいつき
noun
sudden idea; whim; brainwave
1. sudden idea; whim; brainwave
An idea that comes to mind suddenly, often without much thought. Can carry a negative nuance of being impulsive or poorly considered.
それはただの思(おも)い付(つ)きだ。
That's just a passing idea.
思(おも)い付(つ)きで旅行(りょこう)に出(で)かけた。
I set off on a trip on a whim.
思(おも)い付(つ)きで話(はな)すのではなく、よく考(かんが)えてから発言(はつげん)してほしい。
I'd like you to think carefully before speaking, rather than saying whatever pops into your head.

The noun form of 思(おも)い付(つ)く (to hit upon). Refers to an idea arising suddenly; it often implies the idea lacks careful thought.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 思(おも)い付(つ)きで行動(こうどう)する: to act on a whim
  • ただの思(おも)い付(つ)き: just a passing idea
  • いい思(おも)い付(つ)き: a good idea; a brainwave

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • アイデア: idea — neutral, with no impulsive nuance
  • 着想(ちゃくそう): conception; inspiration — formal, used for creative or original ideas
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