What does 観念 mean?
観念 is a Japanese noun meaning “idea, notion; sense” in English. It can also be translated as “sense (e.g. of duty), resignation (to one's fate), observation and contemplation” depending on context. It is written as 観念 in kanji, かんねん in hiragana, and kannen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
幸福の観念はきわめて抽象的だ。
The idea of happiness is extremely abstract.
彼女には義務の観念が無い。
She has no sense of duty.
もう助からないものと観念した。
I gave up all hope of survival.