No. 1,420 in Japanese
思想
"思想" (shisō) means "thought" or "ideology."
In a sentence
彼の思想は哲学者の間で広く評価されています。
His thought is widely appreciated among philosophers.
In this sentence, '思想' refers to philosophical ideas or concepts developed by an individual.
社会の進歩には多様な思想が必要です。
For societal progress, diverse thought systems are necessary.
Here, '思想' indicates schools of thought or conceptual frameworks important for societal development.
文化に根付いた独特な思想を理解することは重要です。
Understanding the unique thought rooted in a culture is important.
In this context, '思想' reflects culturally influenced ways of thinking or ideologies.
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