Pronunciation of 'アイディア'
The word 'アイディア' is a Japanese term borrowed from English, meaning 'idea.' It is pronounced as 'ai-di-a' in Japanese and 'idea' in English.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English term 'idea,' which was adapted into Japanese katakana as 'アイディア' to fit Japanese phonetic structure.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do.
Pronounced as 'eye-DEE-uh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Eye' as in 'I,' 'dee' as in 'deep,' and 'uh' as in 'sofa.'
A concept or mental impression.
Same pronunciation as above, used in various contexts to describe mental constructs or plans.
日本語
考えや発想、特に新しいものや創造的なもの。
「アイディア」は「ai-di-a」と発音します。「ア」は「a」、「イ」は「i」、「ディ」は「di」、「ア」は「a」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。