想
おも.う
omou
JLPT N313 strokesKanjiLevel 40 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
想 is the kanji for "Idea". A common reading is おも.う (omou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Idea
Also : Think · Thought · Concept
Readings
kunおも.う/ omouonそう/ souonそ/ so
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 想 represents 'CONCEPT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of concept.
Reading ·
On-reading: そう — remember this sound by associating it with concept. Kun-reading: おも.う.
Example Sentences
理想の生活を追い求めています。
りそうのせいかつをおいもとめています。
I'm pursuing my ideal lifestyle.
その映画の感想を聞かせてください。
そのえいがのかんそうをきかせてください。
Please tell me your impressions of that movie.
Vocabulary using 想
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