Breakdown of iken
see
見
You can see really well if you're just an eye on some human legs.
idea
意
An idea is a sound generated by the heart.
Usages of iken
彼 と 私 の 意見 は 違います。kare to watasi no iken ha tigaimasu.
His opinion differs from mine.
彼女 の 意見 が 分からない。kanozyo no iken ga wakaranai.
I don't understand her view.
私たち の 意見 は 一緒 です。watasitati no iken ha issyo desu.
Our opinions are the same.
The word issyo is used here to show that the opinions are unified or aligned (held together with the other person).
Most of the time you should use the word 同じ when referring to things that are the same.
意見 を 出して ください。iken wo dasite kudasai.
Please give your opinion.
先生 に ご意見 を 伺いたい です。sensei ni goiken wo ukagaitai desu.
I would like to ask for your opinion, teacher.
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