Translation and Meaning of: アイデア - aidea
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word アイデア (aidea) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: aidea
Kana: アイデア
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n2, jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: idea
Meaning in English: idea
Definition: Thoughts and ideas.
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Explanation and Etymology - (アイデア) aidea
The word 「アイデア」 (aidea) is a gairaigo term, derived from the English "idea," which means "idea" or "concept." Written in katakana, the Japanese writing system used for foreign words and technical terms, 「アイデア」 is widely used in contemporary Japanese to refer to thoughts, plans, or creative solutions.
Etymologically, the word was adapted to fit Japanese phonology. The initial syllable "ai" is transcribed as 「アイ」 (ai), while "dea" is represented by 「デア」 (dea). This form maintains a pronunciation close to the original in English but adjusted to the sound rules of Japanese. In some contexts, a less common variation, 「アイディア」 (aidia), is also used, especially to emphasize a pronunciation that is closer to English, although 「アイデア」 is the predominant form.
In Japanese, 「アイデア」 is a versatile term, often used in various contexts, such as:
- **Creation and innovation**: To describe new solutions or proposals, such as in 「新しいアイデア」 (atarashii aidea), which means "a new idea".
- **Brainstorming**: Used in collaborative environments, such as companies or schools, to encourage idea generation.
- **Design and art**: With reference to creative concepts for visual or artistic projects.
The use of「アイデア」reflects the globalization of Japanese vocabulary, which absorbs foreign words to express modern concepts in a precise and practical manner. Furthermore, the term symbolizes the appreciation of creativity and innovative thinking, which are important characteristics in contemporary Japanese society.
Synonyms and similar words
- 発想 (Hassou) - Idea, original concept, or new approach
- 思いつき (Omoitsuki) - Sudden idea, momentary thought
- コンセプト (Kanseputo) - Concept, general idea that shapes something
- 考え (Kangae) - Thinking, consideration, reflection about something
- アイデンティティ (Aidentiti) - Identity, what defines a person or thing
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: アイデア aidea
How to Write in Japanese - (アイデア) aidea
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (アイデア) aidea:
Example Sentences - (アイデア) aidea
Below are some example sentences:
Kanojo wa watashi no aidea o kyozetsu shimashita
She rejected my idea.
She refused my idea.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 私の (watashi no) - Meu/minha
- アイデア (aidea) - Idea
- を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
- 拒絶 (kyozetsu) - Rejected
- しました (shimashita) - Polite past tense of the verb "to do."
Jitsuyō teki na aidea o kangaeru
Think of practical ideas.
Think of practical ideas.
- 実用的な - practical, useful
- アイデア - idea
- を - particle that marks the direct object
- 考える - think, consider
Kono aidea wo genjitsu ni atehameru koto ga dekimasu ka?
Can we apply this idea in reality?
Can you apply this idea to reality?
- この - This
- アイデア - idea
- を - direct object particle
- 現実 - reality
- に - location particle
- 当てはめる - apply, fit
- こと - noun
- が - subject particle
- できます - be able to
- か - interrogative particle
Yunīku na aidea ga hitsuyō desu
We need unique ideas.
You need a unique idea.
- ユニークな - "unique" in Japanese
- アイデア - "idea" in Japanese
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 必要 - necessary in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating a statement
Kare wa atarashii aidea o hakarashta
He brought a new idea.
- 彼 (kare) - he (personal pronoun)
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 新しい (atarashii) - new (adjective)
- アイデア (aidea) - idea (noun)
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 齎らした (motaras(hi)ta) - brought, presented, proposed (past verb)
Tsugitsugi ni atarashii aidea wo dashite iku
We will give new ideas one after another.
- 次々に - adverb that indicates a consecutive action, one after the other;
- 新しい - adjective meaning "new";
- アイデア - noun meaning "idea";
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence;
- 出していく - compound verb meaning "to launch, present" and "to continue doing something in the future."
Dokuzi no aidea wo motteimasu
I have a unique idea.
- 独自 - means "original" or "unique".
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- アイデア - word borrowed from English "idea", which means "idea".
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 持っています - verb "motsu", which means "to have" or "to possess", conjugated in the present affirmative.
Watashitachi wa atarashii aidea o ukeire suru junbi ga dekite imasu
We are ready to accept new ideas.
We are ready to accept new ideas.
- 私たちは - personal pronoun "we"
- 新しい - adjective "new"
- アイデア - noun "idea"
- を - direct object particle
- 受け入れる - verb "to accept, to receive"
- 準備 - noun "preparation, readiness"
- が - subject particle
- できています - verb "to be ready, to be prepared" conjugated in the present progressive
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