A1 Collocation 中性 1分钟阅读

自分の意見を言う

jibun no iken o iu

Express one's opinion

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

This phrase is the standard way to say 'to state one's personal opinion' in Japanese.

  • Means: To express your personal thoughts or perspective on a topic.
  • Used in: Meetings, casual debates, or when asked for your input.
  • Don't confuse: It is not for 'complaining' (文句を言う), but for 'sharing views'.
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适合你水平的解释：

This phrase means to say what you think. You use it when you want to share your ideas in a conversation.
It is a common way to express your personal view. It is useful in meetings or when talking with friends about your feelings.
This collocation is essential for active participation. It indicates that you are contributing your unique perspective to a group discussion, which is vital for effective communication in professional and social settings.
The phrase serves as a standard marker for assertiveness. While Japanese culture often emphasizes consensus, this phrase allows speakers to navigate the tension between group harmony and individual expression by framing their input as a personal contribution.
This phrase functions as a performative act of individual agency. In discourse analysis, it marks the transition from passive listening to active engagement, requiring the speaker to balance social face-saving strategies with the necessity of clear, individual articulation.
At a near-native level, this phrase is understood within the sociolinguistic framework of 'honne' (true feelings) versus 'tatemae' (public facade). Using this phrase is a deliberate choice to shift the register toward transparency, often signaling a shift in the interpersonal dynamic toward a more authentic or critical exchange.

意思

To state one's personal view or thought.

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文化背景

Stating opinions is often done with 'cushioning' language like 'I think' or 'maybe'. Directness is often preferred in professional settings.

💡

Be polite

Add '〜と思います' after your opinion.

💡

Be polite

Add '〜と思います' after your opinion.

自我测试

Fill in the correct verb.

会議で自分の意見を＿＿。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 言う

The collocation is 意見を言う.

🎉 得分： /1

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✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案：
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会議で自分の意見を＿＿。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 言う

The collocation is 意見を言う.

🎉 得分： /2

常见问题

1 个问题

No, if done politely.

相关表达

🔗

本音を言う

similar

Speak true feelings

在哪里用

💼

Work Meeting

Boss: What do you think?

You: 自分の意見を言ってもいいですか？

formal
☕

Friendly Debate

Friend: What's your take?

You: 自分の意見を言うと、私は反対です。

neutral

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'I-ken' (opinion) as 'I can' speak up.

视觉联想

Imagine a person in a circle of people raising their hand to speak clearly.

Story

Ken was always quiet. One day, he decided to change. He stood up in the meeting, took a breath, and said, 'I have an idea.' He realized that stating his opinion was the key to being heard.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'speak one's mind' in English or 'dire son avis' in French.

Word Web

意見言う話す主張会議本音

挑战

Try to state your opinion on a topic in Japanese for 60 seconds.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

发音

重音 Flat pitch accent.

Standard Japanese pronunciation.

正式程度

正式
自分の意見を述べさせていただきます。

自分の意見を述べさせていただきます。 (Stating an opinion)

中性
自分の意見を言います。

自分の意見を言います。 (Stating an opinion)

非正式
自分の意見を言うね。

自分の意見を言うね。 (Stating an opinion)

俚语
言わせてもらうわ。

言わせてもらうわ。 (Stating an opinion)

The phrase combines the Japanese 'jibun' (self) and 'iken' (opinion) with the verb 'iu' (to say).

Meiji Era:

趣味小知识

The kanji 意 (i) represents heart/mind, and 見 (ken) represents seeing.

文化笔记

Stating opinions is often done with 'cushioning' language like 'I think' or 'maybe'.

“自分の意見を言うと、少し違うかもしれません。”

Directness is often preferred in professional settings.

“I'm just going to state my opinion.”

对话开场白

“

What is your opinion on this?

常见错误

✗

自分の意見を話す

✓

自分の意見を言う

wrong collocation
While '話す' means to speak, '言う' is the standard collocation for expressing an opinion.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Dar mi opinión

Spanish focuses on the 'giving' of the opinion, Japanese on the 'saying'.

French Very Similar

Donner mon avis

French 'avis' is slightly more formal than the general 'opinion'.

German Very Similar

Meine Meinung sagen

German usage is often more direct than Japanese.

Japanese self

自分の意見を言う

Focuses on the personal ownership of the opinion.

Arabic moderate

أبدي رأيي

Arabic 'abdi' implies a more deliberate act of expression.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2019)

“自分の意見を言うのが苦手で...”

A cast member discussing their personality.

容易混淆

自分の意見を言う 对比 文句を言う

Both use '言う'.

文句 is for complaints, 意見 is for opinions.

常见问题 (1)

No, if done politely.

usage contexts

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