Meaning

Primary

General Idea

Alternatives

Concept, Notion

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An approximation of thought is just thinking up the general idea. The concept or notion.

Reading

がいねん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ほとんどの無神論者は、神や神々の概念に対して否定的です。

Most of the atheists have negative feelings regarding the concept of God or gods.

Kanji Composition