How to say 'Concept' in Japanese | 概念

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The Japanese word for Concept is 'Gainen', written as 概念 in Japanese.'Concept' in hiragana is がいねん.

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概念

Meaning

Concept

Reading

がいねん

gainen

Kanji

概In general, Approximation 念Thought

Explanation

The Japanese noun '概念 (がいねん)' refers to an abstract idea or a general notion, often used in academic, philosophical, or technical contexts. It represents a mental construct that helps in understanding or categorizing something. For example: The concept of time is complex「時間の概念は複雑です」(じかんのがいねんはふくざつです). He explained the concept clearly「彼はその概念を明確に説明した」(かれはそのがいねんをめいかくにせつめいした). The word is commonly used in discussions about theories, ideas, or frameworks, and it carries a formal tone.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1635

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 概念

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

概

Meaning

In general, Approximation

kanji

念

Meaning

Thought

Words Related to 概念 Through the Kanji 概

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 概 as well.

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大概

Meaning

Mostly

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概要

Meaning

Summary

Words Related to 概念 Through the Kanji 念

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 念 as well.

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記念日

Meaning

Anniversary

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残念

Meaning

Regrettable

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観念

Meaning

Idea, Notion

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念

Meaning

Thought

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理念

Meaning

Philosophy

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記念

Meaning

Commemoration

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信念

Meaning

Belief

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念仏

Meaning

Prayer

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