Japanese

がいねん
Meaning: concept; notion; idea
Part of Speech: Noun

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概
念

Example sentences

This book deeply examines the concept of time.
古代ギリシャ哲学におけるヌースの概念について議論した。
We discussed the concept of nous in ancient Greek philosophy.
物理学で反力の概念を学ぶ
In physics, we learn the concept of reaction force.
アメリカのインディペンデンスは重要な概念だ
American independence is an important concept.
仏教では三千大千世界という概念がある
In Buddhism, there is a concept called the trichiliocosm.
中華思想は、中国の歴史や政治を理解する上で重要な概念の一つだ。
Sinocentrism is an important concept for understanding Chinese history and politics.
陰陽五行説において、五行相剋は万物の流転を説明する重要な概念だ。
In the theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, Gogyo-sokoku is an important concept that explains the flux of all things.
永遠の相というスピノザ哲学の概念は、物事を神の視点から捉える。
The concept in Spinoza's philosophy called 'sub specie aeternitatis' is to grasp things from God's point of view.

Usage Notes

Refers to a general idea or understanding of what something is or what properties it possesses.

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