Vocabulary

What does 概念 (がいねん, gainen) mean?

概念 (がいねん, gainen) means concept, notion.

Quick facts
Readingがいねん
Romajigainen
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
がいねん
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongainen

concept, notion

  1. 1noun general idea; concept; notion

Example sentences

  • This theory presents a new concept.

  • The concept of time differs by culture.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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