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固定観念 (こていかんねん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
fixed idea ; stereotype ; prejudice
Refers to a rigid, preconceived notion or belief that is difficult to change. Often used in psychological or social contexts, but also in everyday language for stubborn biases.
固こ
定てい
観かん
念ねん
に
とらわれ
ず
に
考かんが
えよう
。
Let's think without being bound by stereotypes.
Kanji 定 determine, fix, establish 観 outlook, look, appearance Similar words 偏へん 見けん 偏見 is a more direct term for prejudice or bias, often with a negative connotation. 固定観念 is broader, referring to any fixed idea or stereotype, not necessarily negative.
先せん 入にゅう 観かん 先入観 is a preconception or assumption formed before knowing the facts. 固定観念 is a more deeply entrenched, long-held belief.
Etymology Compound of 固定 (こてい, 'fixed') and 観念 (かんねん, 'idea' or 'notion'). The term is a direct translation of the French 'idée fixe' and entered Japanese through psychological and philosophical discourse in the early 20th century.
