Idea in Japanese
"idea" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
案
an
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "idea". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
Reading: i
13 strokes · powerful, beautiful, peaceful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of sound (音) and heart (心). Voice of the heart, intention.
What it carries
Will, meaning, consciousness. Represents mental power in 'enthusiasm'.
Related kanji for "idea"
idea
sou · wisdom
Composed of mutual and heart. Heart imagining mutual.
idea
nen · wisdom
Composed of now and heart. Heart of now.
idea
ken
Composed of '目' (eye) and '人' (person). Eyes wide open looking.
idea
an · wisdom, dark
Composed of peace and tree. Thinking peacefully at wooden desk.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for idea?
The most common kanji for "idea" is 意, read as i. It means idea, mind, heart. Related kanji: 想 (idea), 念 (idea), 見 (idea), 案 (idea).
How many strokes does 意 have?
意 has 13 strokes.