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Base noun form. Refers to a plan, idea, or proposal, often used in formal or strategic contexts. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『旅行案』 (ryokou an, 'travel plan').
Theme

Two colleagues, Ken and User, are brainstorming ideas for a team-building event at their company in Tokyo.

あん

plan, scheme, proposal

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Memory Hook

Think of an 'an' (案) as an 'an'-swer to a problem—a plan or proposal. 'An' sounds like 'plan' in English, helping you remember it's a scheme or idea.

Cultural Note

In Japanese business settings, 『案』 (an) is often used in formal documents and meetings to refer to proposals or plans, such as 『企画案』 (kikaku an, 'project plan').

Forms

Base: 案Base noun form. Refers to a plan, idea, or proposal, often used in formal or strategic contexts. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『旅行案』 (ryokou an, 'travel plan').