idea, thought, wish
On'yomi (音読み)
- ネン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- おも.う
About this kanji
The kanji 念 (ねん) primarily means idea, thought, or wish. It is commonly used as a noun, though it can also appear in verbs in some contexts. One common compound is 念願 (ねんがん), which means a long-cherished desire, reflecting something deeply wished for. Another useful expression is 念のため (ねんのため), meaning 'just in case' and often used when you want to ensure safety or prepare for any unexpected situations. Additionally, 思念 (しねん) refers to thoughts or mental focus. When using 念 in conversation, keep in mind its connection to feelings and intentions, which adds depth to your expressions.
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Example sentences
彼の念願が叶った。
His long-cherished wish was fulfilled.
Meanings across languages
- English
- idea, thought, wish
- Tiếng Việt
- ý nghĩ, suy nghĩ, mong muốn
- 日本語
- 考え, 念, 思い
- 한국어
- 아이디어, 생각
- 中文
- 想法, 思考
- id
- ide, pemikiran
- th
- ความคิด, ความปรารถนา
- es
- idea, pensamiento
- fr
- idée, pensée
- de
- Idee, Gedanke
- pt
- ideia, pensamento
Common compounds
- 念願ねんがんone's long-cherished desire
- 念のためねんのためjust in case
- 思念しねんthought, idea
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