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先入 (せんにゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

先せん入にゅう

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Meanings

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noun

preconception; prejudice

Primarily used in the compound 先入観 (せんにゅうかん), meaning a preconceived idea or bias. Rarely used as a standalone noun.

先せん入にゅう観かんを持もたずに話はなしを聞きいてください。
Please listen without preconceptions.
彼かれの意い見けんは先せん入にゅう観かんに基もとづいている。
His opinion is based on prejudice.

Kanji

先before, ahead, previous
入enter, insert

Similar words

先せん入にゅう観かん
The common compound form; 先入 is rarely used alone. Use 先入観 for 'preconception' in everyday speech.
偏へん見けん
Refers to a biased or prejudiced view, often negative. 先入 (or 先入観) emphasizes a preconceived notion that may not be negative.

Etymology

Compound of 先 (before, previous) and 入 (enter, put in), literally 'put in beforehand'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning of a preconceived idea is well established.