Japanese

きかく
Meaning: planning; project; plan; design
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

企
画

Example sentences

He is good at planning new events.
散歩をしているときに、新しい企画を思いついた。
I thought of a new project while taking a walk.
自由な発想で新しい企画を立てる。
Develop a new project with free thinking.
学生会が学園祭の企画を立てた。
The student council planned the school festival.
既存の企画に少し手を加えただけの提案は、まさに畳牀架屋と言わざるを得ない。
A proposal that just adds a little to an existing plan can only be called redundant.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of proposing or organizing a new event or product. Compared to '計画' (plan), '企画' emphasizes the creation of something new and attractive.

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