The process of mentally forming images or concepts of things that are not present, based on existing knowledge or experiences, often involving creativity and speculation about possibilities.
The act of envisioning scenarios or ideas that may not reflect reality, allowing for the exploration of thoughts or outcomes beyond what is directly observable or known.
Example:
あなたには想像もつかない、でしょ？
The mental capacity to create images, concepts, and ideas that are not immediately present to the senses, allowing for both recollection of past experiences and the invention of entirely new concepts.
A cognitive ability that connects sensory experiences with intellectual understanding, facilitating the formation of knowledge by uniting diverse elements into a coherent whole.
The skill of envisioning possibilities and constructing mental narratives, which plays a crucial role in problem-solving, creativity, and artistic expression.
Example:
この小説は想像力に富んでいる。
A condition experienced by women who strongly desire or fear pregnancy, characterized by symptoms such as missed periods, nausea, awareness of fetal movement, breast enlargement, and the secretion of colostrum, despite the absence of an actual pregnancy confirmed by negative pregnancy tests.
A psychological and physiological phenomenon where a woman exhibits various signs of pregnancy without being pregnant, often driven by emotional factors or subconscious desires.
A rare occurrence in which a woman believes she is pregnant and manifests physical symptoms associated with pregnancy, even though medical tests indicate she is not expecting a child.
物理的に存在しないが、心の中で形作られる思考やイメージに基づく様子を表す形容詞。
現実には存在しないが、創造的な発想や空想から生まれた概念や状況を示す語。
Example:
この本のすべての登場人物は想像上のものです。
A mental representation of a person, object, or concept that embodies perfection or the highest standards one aspires to achieve.
An envisioned scenario or figure that reflects one’s aspirations, values, and desires, often influencing motivations and goals.
A conceptualization of an ideal state or form that serves as a benchmark for evaluating reality and guiding personal or societal improvement.