Japanese

はっそう
Meaning: idea; conception; way of thinking
Part of Speech: Noun

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発
想

Example sentences

Develop a new project with free thinking.
彼の発想はいつも周囲の予想の斜め上を行く。
His ideas always go beyond everyone's expectations.
固定観念に縛られずに、自由な発想を持とう。
Let's have flexible ideas without being bound by stereotypes.
作曲家が新しい曲想を発想した
The composer conceived a new musical theme.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of thinking of something new or the approach/concept itself.

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