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[がい()·ねん()]
gainen
noun

English Meaning(s) for 概念

noun
  1. general idea; concept; notion

Definition and Synonyms for 概念

Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Synonyms: コンセプト, コンセプション, 概念, 観念
Notion a general inclusive concept
Synonyms: 概念, 考え, 考える, 観念

Meanings for each kanji in 概念

» outline; condition; approximation; generally
» wish; sense; idea; thought; feeling; desire; attention

Categories 概念 is a member of

Idea the content of cognition
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Sample Sentences for 概念

In the same way as Hegel, Panovsky's notion of the dialectic makes history follow a predetermined course.
For him, hunger was an abstract concept. He had always had enough food.
We will begin by considering the concept of "quota".
His notion of welfare is pretty abstract.
I must point out that we need to clarify the meaning of this over-used concept.

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