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思念 (しねん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
thought ; thinking of someone/something
Refers to the act of thinking deeply about someone or something, often with a nuance of longing or concern. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to think of' or 'to have in mind'.
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If your thoughts are strong enough, they might reach the other person someday.
Similar words 思し 考こう 思考 is more about logical thinking or reasoning, while 思念 often carries an emotional or longing nuance.
思おも い 思い is a broader, more common word for thoughts or feelings, whereas 思念 is more formal and often implies a sustained, deep thought.
Etymology Compound of 思 (think, feel) and 念 (thought, sense). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination has been used to express deep, sustained thought.
