想像
そうぞう
souzou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
想像 (そうぞう (souzou)) means "Imagination". The reading is そうぞう (souzou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Imagination
Also : Guess · Supposition
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Example Sentences
想像力は創造的な仕事に大切です。
そうぞうりょくはそうぞうてきなしごとにたいせつです。
Imagination is important for creative work.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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