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Japanese

いけん
Meaning: opinion; view; advice
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

自分の意見をはっきりと述べることが大切だ。
It is important to state your opinion clearly.
自分の意見をはっきり言う
Express one's own opinion clearly.
人にはそれぞれの意見がある。
Each person has their own opinion.
彼は大勢の前で堂々と意見を述べた。
He expressed his opinion dignifiedly in front of a large crowd.
私はあえて反対の意見を言った。
I daringly expressed a contrary opinion.

Usage Notes

A thought or judgment about something. Also can mean 'to admonish' or 'to advise' when used as a verb (意見する).

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