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思潮 (しちょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
trend of thought ; current of thought
Refers to the prevailing intellectual or ideological direction in a society, period, or field. Often used in discussions of philosophy, literature, or social movements.
Kanji 潮 tide, salt water, opportunity Similar words 思し 想そう 思想 refers to a specific ideology or system of thought, while 思潮 emphasizes the broader flow or trend of ideas in a society.
風ふう 潮ちょう 風潮 is a more general term for social trends or prevailing mood, not limited to intellectual or ideological currents.
Etymology Composed of 思 (thought) and 潮 (tide, current), literally 'tide of thought'. The compound is a modern coinage, likely from the Meiji period, used to translate Western concepts like 'trend of thought' or 'current of ideas'.
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His work strongly reflects the intellectual currents of that time.
