Translation and Meaning of: 意見 - iken

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 意見 (iken) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: iken

Kana: いけん

Type: noun

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意見

Translation / Meaning: opinion; vision

Meaning in English: opinion;view

Definition: Thoughts and opinions on a specific subject.

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Explanation and Etymology - (意見) iken

The word 意見 consists of two Kanji characters: 意, which means "intention" or "opinion", and 見, which means "see" or "observe". Together, these characters form the word meaning "opinion" or "point of view". The etymology of the word goes back to the Nara period (710-794), when the term was used to refer to an opinion or judgment on a subject. Since then, the word has been used in various contexts, including politics, business and personal relationships.

How to Write in Japanese - (意見) iken

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Synonyms and Similar - (意見) iken

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意見; 見解; 見識; 見地; 意思; 想定; 見通し; 見解書; 意向; 見方; 看法; 主張; 意見書; 意見表明; 意見陳述; 意見交換; 意見提出; 意見述べる; 意見を述べる; 見解を述べる; 見識を述べる; 見地を述べる; 意思を述べる; 意向を述べる; 見方を述べる; 看法を述べる; 主張を述べる; 意

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Words with the same pronunciation: いけん iken

Example Sentences - (意見) iken

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議論は意見を交換する良い機会です。

Giron wa iken wo koukan suru yoi kikai desu

Discussion is a good opportunity to exchange views.

Discussion is a good opportunity to exchange views.

  • 議論 - discussion
  • は - topic particle
  • 意見 - opinion
  • を - direct object particle
  • 交換する - to exchange
  • 良い - good
  • 機会 - opportunity
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present

解釈によって意見が分かれることもある。

Kaisetsu ni yotte iken ga wakareru koto mo aru

Opinions can differ depending on the interpretation.

Opinions can be divided by interpretation.

  • 解釈 - interpretation
  • によって - according to
  • 意見 - opinion
  • が - subject particle
  • 分かれる - divide
  • こと - abstract noun
  • も - also
  • ある - exist

討論は意見を交換することの大切さを教えてくれる。

Tōron wa iken o kōkan suru koto no taisetsusa o oshiete kureru

Discussion teaches the importance of exchanging opinions.

The debate tells us the importance of exchanging opinions.

  • 討論 (tōron) - debate/discussion
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 意見 (iken) - opinion
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 交換する (kōkan suru) - to exchange
  • こと (koto) - noun
  • の (no) - possession particle
  • 大切さ (taisetsusa) - importance
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 教えてくれる (oshiete kureru) - teach me

彼らの意見は似通っている。

Karera no iken wa nitōtte iru

Their opinions are similar.

Their opinions are similar.

  • 彼らの - possessive pronoun meaning "their"
  • 意見 - noun meaning "opinion"
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 似通っている - verb that means "to be similar" conjugated in the present affirmative

尤もな意見です。

Yōmo na iken desu

It is a fair opinion.

It is a plausible opinion.

  • 尤もな - fair, reasonable
  • 意見 - opinion
  • です - is (verb to be in the present tense)

区々とした意見がある。

Kukkyo to shita iken ga aru

There are varied opinions.

There are several opinions.

  • 区々とした - means "diverse" or "varied".
  • 意見 - means "opinion".
  • が - particle that indicates subject or object of the sentence.
  • ある - verb that means "to exist" or "to have".

彼女は私の意見に反感を示した。

Kanojo wa watashi no iken ni hankann wo shimeshita

She showed disapproval of my opinion.

She showed my opinion in my opinion.

  • 彼女 (kanojo) - she
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 私の (watashi no) - mine
  • 意見 (iken) - opinion
  • に (ni) - target particle
  • 反感 (hankan) - aversion
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 示した (shimeshita) - showed

彼女の意見は偏る傾向がある。

Kanojo no iken wa katayoru keikou ga aru

Your opinion tends to be biased.

  • 彼女の意見 - Her opinion
  • は - Topic particle
  • 偏る - Being biased
  • 傾向 - Trend
  • が - Subject particle
  • ある - Exist

意見が食い違うことはよくある。

Iken ga kuichigau koto wa yoku aru

Opinions are usually different.

  • 意見 - (opinion)
  • が - (subject particle)
  • 食い違う - (disagree)
  • こと - (thing)
  • は - (topic particle)
  • よく - (often)
  • ある - (exist)

極端な意見は避けるべきだ。

Kyokutan na iken wa sakkeru beki da

Extreme Opinions Should Be Avoid.

Extreme opinions should be avoided.

  • 極端な意見 - extreme opinions
  • は - topic particle
  • 避ける - avoid
  • べき - he must
  • だ - affirmative form of the verb "to be"

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Other words of the same type: noun

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大分

Kana: だいぶ

Romaji: daibu

Translation / Meaning:

considerably; very; very

視野

Kana: しや

Romaji: shiya

Translation / Meaning:

field of vision; perspective

デート

Kana: デート

Romaji: de-to

Translation / Meaning:

date; follow a date

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