見解

• Reading: けんかい
• Romaji: kenkai
• Kanji breakdown: 見 (ken) — see, view; 解 (kai) — understand, interpret
• Pronunciation: /ke.n.ka.i/

Meaning

Opinion; point of view; interpretation. A considered viewpoint on a matter.

A formal noun used when expressing official or well-considered opinions. More weighty than 意見 (iken, opinion) and often used in professional, academic, or governmental contexts. Common collocations include 見解を述べる (kenkai wo noberu, to state one's view) and 見解の相違 (kenkai no soui, difference of opinion).

Examples

1. 専門家の見解を聞いてみましょう。 Let's hear the expert's opinion.
2. この問題については見解が分かれている。 Opinions are divided on this issue.
3. 政府は公式な見解をまだ発表していない。 The government has not yet issued an official statement.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, academia, business

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Composed of 見 (see, view) and 解 (understand, interpret). Together they describe an understanding formed through observation and analysis.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: Adults

Social background: Educated