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思い付き (おもいつき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
idea ; thought ; whim ; impulse
Refers to a sudden idea or thought that comes to mind, often without deep planning. Can carry a nuance of being offhand, impulsive, or not fully thought through.
の
思おも
い
付つ
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過す
ぎ
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That's nothing more than a passing whim.
Written forms 思おも い 付つ き Usage 9%
Standard kanji spelling; the 思い付き form is the most common written representation.
思おも いつき Usage 91%
Common kana-mixed spelling; often used in casual writing.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words 考かんが え 考え is a more general term for a thought, opinion, or idea, often implying some deliberation. 思い付き emphasizes the spontaneous, sudden nature of the idea.
発はっ 想そう 発想 refers to a way of thinking, conception, or creative idea, often used in artistic or problem-solving contexts. 思い付き is more casual and can imply a less developed notion.
Etymology Compound of 思い (thought) + 付き (attaching, from 付く). Literally 'a thought that attaches itself', i.e., something that comes to mind.
