Meaning and Usage
"企画" (きかく) primarily means "planning" or "project." It refers to the process of designing or organizing something, often in a business, creative, or event context.
Common Contexts
You will often see "企画" used when talking about product development, event planning, or creative projects such as movies or campaigns. It implies a thoughtful, organized approach to creating something new.
Collocations and Patterns
- 企画を立てる: to make a plan or project
- 企画会議: planning meeting
- 新しい企画: new project or plan
These collocations are common in business and creative settings.
Register and Nuance
"企画" is a formal noun used in professional or official contexts. It is not casual and is often used in written or business Japanese.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "企画" with "計画" (けいかく), which also means "plan." The difference is that "企画" often implies a creative or organized project, while "計画" is more general and can refer to any plan or schedule. Use "企画" when emphasizing the design or concept aspect.