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想像力 (そうぞうりょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
imagination ; power of imagination
Refers to the ability to form mental images or concepts of things not present to the senses; often used in contexts of creativity, problem-solving, or empathy.
必ひつ
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A writer needs a rich imagination.
Kanji 想 idea, thought, conception Similar words 創そう 造ぞう 力りょく 創造力 (creativity) emphasizes the ability to create something new, while 想像力 focuses on the mental imagery itself.
発はっ 想そう 発想 (idea, conception) is more about a specific idea or way of thinking, whereas 想像力 is the general faculty of imagination.
Etymology Compound of 想像 (そうぞう, 'imagination') + 力 (りょく, 'power, ability'). The kanji 想 carries a sense of 'concept, thought, idea', and 像 means 'image, figure', together suggesting the power to form mental images.
