JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

問題意識

Critical awareness of an issue and the mindset to address it.

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Noun

"Awareness of an Issue" / "Critical Perspective"

A proactive mindset that involves recognizing issues within a situation and feeling motivated to resolve or improve them.

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問題意識（もんだいいしき） means more than simply noticing that a problem exists.

It refers to a critical, constructive awareness: you see an issue, think about why it matters, and want to improve or solve it.

This word is common in business and academic settings. It is often used positively for people who are proactive, thoughtful, and improvement-oriented.

Useful phrases:

問題意識を持つ（もんだいいしきをもつ）: to have this kind of problem-aware mindset
問題意識が高い（もんだいいしきがたかい）: to have strong awareness of issues, often with a sense of being sharp or proactive

If someone is said to lack 問題意識, it usually suggests they are being passive or not thinking deeply enough about what needs to change.

Example

彼は環境問題に対して高い問題意識を持っている。

He has a high level of awareness regarding environmental issues.

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問題意識

もんだいいしき

Critical awareness of an issue and the mindset to address it.

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