Meaning
A beneficial or effective thought or plan.
Cultural Background
Politeness is key. Always add 'ですね' to avoid sounding blunt. In meetings, '良い考え' is good, but '素晴らしいご提案' is better for clients. Young people often use 'ナイスアイデア' (Nice idea) instead of '良い考え'.
Politeness
Always add 'ですね' to '良い考え' when speaking to people you don't know well.
Vocabulary
Use '良い案' if you are in a formal office setting to sound more professional.
Meaning
A beneficial or effective thought or plan.
Politeness
Always add 'ですね' to '良い考え' when speaking to people you don't know well.
Vocabulary
Use '良い案' if you are in a formal office setting to sound more professional.
Harmony
Saying '良い考えですね' is a great way to show you are listening, even if you aren't 100% sure yet.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to agree?
Choose the best option:
Adding 'ですね' makes it polite.
Fill in the blank.
それは_____ですね。
The noun phrase fits directly before the particle.
Match the register.
Match '良い考えだね' to its register.
The 'da' ending is casual.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Let's go to the park. B: _____!
Agreeing with a suggestion requires the positive phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesChoose the best option:
Adding 'ですね' makes it polite.
それは_____ですね。
The noun phrase fits directly before the particle.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The 'da' ending is casual.
A: Let's go to the park. B: _____!
Agreeing with a suggestion requires the positive phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but add 'ですね' or 'だと思います' to be polite.
No, it is a noun phrase.
'Kangae' is native Japanese; 'aidea' is a loanword.
Yes, but only with friends.
Yes, in emails and reports.
They are interchangeable, but 'yoi' is slightly more formal.
Only sarcastically, which is risky.
It means the idea itself is smart.
Related Phrases
名案
specialized formBrilliant idea
思いつく
builds onTo come up with
アイデア
similarIdea
