想
Kanji · N2
想 / idea
Kanji for idea, thought, or conception.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ、ソ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おも.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
想 carries the meaning idea, thought, or conception.
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Common compounds with 想
想像するそうぞうする
妄想もうそうdelusion / wild idea / fancy
回想かいそうrecollection / retrospection / reflection
幻想げんそうfantasy / illusion / vision
思想しそうthought / idea / ideology
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