話し合う
discuss
→ Discuss future life with the family.
犯罪を企てる
plot a crime
→ Mastermind a crime such as a bank robbery.
それぞれの主張
assertion of each person
→ The assertions of each person clash at the meeting.
彼の意見に反論する
argue against his opinion
→ Present data to argue against his opinion.
見解を述べる
express one's view
→ Experts express their views on the economy.
活発な議論
lively discussion
→ A lively discussion was held on the declining birthrate problem.
結論を出す
come to a conclusion
→ Come to a conclusion after a long discussion.
納得がいく
be convinced
→ I am convinced after hearing the boss's explanation.
視点を変える
change one's perspective
→ Changing your perspective can generate new ideas.
見込みがある
show promise / have potential
→ That new employee has potential for the future.
見当をつける
make an educated guess
→ Figure out the culprit's escape route.
見通しを立てる
form an outlook / forecast
→ Make a prediction for the project's budget.
理想の住まい
ideal home
→ A house with a view of the sea is my ideal home.
ユニークな発想
unique idea
→ Commercialize the unique ideas of young people.
新しい概念が生まれる
a new concept emerges
→ New concepts emerge as IT evolves.
相手の意向を伺う
ask about the other party's intentions
→ Confirm the business partner's intentions via email.
新しい政策の提言
proposal for a new policy
→ The committee makes a proposal for a new policy.
政府が提唱する案
plan proposed by a government
→ This is the work style reform plan proposed by the government.
アンケートに回答する
answer a questionnaire
→ Answer a questionnaire to improve the store's service.
事件についてコメントする
comment on the incident
→ A commentator comments on the incident on a news program.
批判を受ける
receive criticism
→ The minister's inappropriate remarks receive criticism.
事情を考慮する
take circumstances into consideration
→ Adjust the schedule considering the other party's circumstances.
本音と建前
true feelings and public stance
→ In Japanese society, real intention and stated reason are often used separately.
価値観が合う
have similar values
→ If I get married, someone with similar values is good.
内心は反対
be opposed at heart
→ I may look like I agree, but inwardly I am opposed.
彼の意見に同感だ
agree with his opinion
→ I have exactly the same thought and agree with his opinion.