考えが心に浮かんだ

an idea came to mind

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an idea came to mind Used when an idea suddenly occurs to someone. Literally, it describes an idea floating up in the heart or mind.
JA: 旅行に行こうという考えが心に浮かんだ。
EN: The idea of going on a trip came to mind.

いい考えが心に浮かんだ

A good idea occurred to me.

ある考えが心に浮かんだ

An idea came to mind.

一つの考えが心に浮かんだ

A thought occurred to me.

ニュースを秘密にしておくべきだという考えが心に浮かんだ

The thought that I should keep the news a secret occurred to me.