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発想力 (はっそうりょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
creative power ; inventiveness ; expressive power
Refers to the ability to generate ideas, think creatively, or express oneself in original ways. Often used in contexts like brainstorming, design, or problem-solving.
発はっ
想そう
力りょく
が
求もと
め
られる
。
Coming up with new projects requires inventive thinking.
Kanji 発 departure, discharge, publish 想 idea, thought, conception Similar words 創そう 造ぞう 力りょく 創造力 emphasizes the power to create something tangible or artistic, while 発想力 focuses more on the ideation and conceptual phase.
表ひょう 現げん 力りょく 表現力 is about the skill of expressing ideas or emotions effectively, whereas 発想力 is about generating the ideas themselves.
Etymology Compound of 発想 (idea, conception) and 力 (power, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern of forming ability nouns.
