A1 noun Neutral #2,503 most common

提案

teian /teːaɴ/

A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.

Examples

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1

いい提案があります。

I have a good suggestion.

2

新しいプロジェクトの計画を提案いたします。

I will propose a plan for the new project.

3

ランチの提案、聞いてくれる?

Can you hear my suggestion for lunch?

Word Family

Noun
提案
Verb
提案する
Related
提案者
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Tei' (to present/bring) and 'An' (an idea). You are 'Tei-ing' an 'An' to your friends!

Quick Quiz

会議で新しいプロジェクトを___しました。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 提案

Examples

1

いい提案があります。

everyday

I have a good suggestion.

2

新しいプロジェクトの計画を提案いたします。

formal

I will propose a plan for the new project.

3

ランチの提案、聞いてくれる?

informal

Can you hear my suggestion for lunch?

4

本研究では、新たな学習モデルの提案を行う。

academic

In this study, we propose a new learning model.

5

クライアントに予算案を提案しました。

business

I proposed a budget plan to the client.

Word Family

Noun
提案
Verb
提案する
Related
提案者

Common Collocations

提案を行う to make a proposal
提案を受け入れる to accept a suggestion
具体的な提案 a specific proposal
提案を断る to reject a proposal
斬新な提案 a novel/original suggestion

Common Phrases

提案書

written proposal/prospectus

改善提案

improvement suggestion

企画提案

project proposal

Often Confused With

提案 vs 提示

Teiji is showing/presenting facts or evidence, while Teian is suggesting a course of action.

提案 vs 提供

Teikyou means to offer or provide a physical service or item, not an abstract idea.

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Usage Notes

It is a versatile word used for everything from deciding where to eat to proposing multi-million dollar business deals. It is frequently paired with the verb 'suru' to function as a verb.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'teikyou' (provide) when they want to 'propose' an idea. Remember that 'teian' is for plans and ideas.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Tei' (to present/bring) and 'An' (an idea). You are 'Tei-ing' an 'An' to your friends!

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Word Origin

From the Chinese characters 提 (to bring forward/carry) and 案 (a plan, idea, or desk).

Grammar Patterns

Noun + を提案する (to propose something) Noun + の提案 (a proposal of/for something) 〜という提案 (the proposal that...)
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Cultural Context

In Japanese business culture, 'Kaizen Teian' (improvement suggestions) are highly valued as a way for employees at all levels to contribute to efficiency.

Quick Quiz

会議で新しいプロジェクトを___しました。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 提案

Related Phrases

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