How to say 'Meaning' in Japanese | 意味

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The Japanese word for Meaning is 'Imi', written as 意味 in Japanese.'Meaning' in hiragana is いみ.

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意味

Meaning

Reading

いみ

imi

Kanji

意Idea 味Flavor

Explanation

The Japanese noun '意味 (いみ)' refers to the 'meaning' or 'significance' of something. It is commonly used to inquire about or explain the definition, purpose, or implication of words, actions, or events. For example: What is the meaning of this word?「この言葉の意味は何ですか？」(このことばのいみはなんですか？). The meaning of life is a profound question「人生の意味は深い質問です」(じんせいのいみはふかいしつもんです). This word is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

165

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 意味

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

意

Meaning

Idea

kanji

味

Meaning

Flavor

Words Related to 意味 Through the Kanji 意

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 意 as well.

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意見

Meaning

Opinion

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注意

Meaning

Attention

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用意

Meaning

Preparation

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意思

Meaning

Intention

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得意

Meaning

Good, Pride

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意外

Meaning

Unexpected

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意志

Meaning

Will

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意義

Meaning

Significance

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意

Meaning

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合意

Meaning

Agreement

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決意

Meaning

Determination

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意図

Meaning

Intention

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意地悪

Meaning

Spite

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意識

Meaning

Awareness, Consciousness

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意欲

Meaning

Motivation

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不意

Meaning

Suddenness

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意気

Meaning

Spirit, Enthusiasm

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好意

Meaning

Goodwill

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意地

Meaning

Stubbornness, Disposition

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任意

Meaning

Voluntary, Optional

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同意

Meaning

Consent, Agreement

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無意味

Meaning

Meaningless

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不注意

Meaning

Carelessness

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生意気

Meaning

Cheeky

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意向

Meaning

Intention

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無意識

Meaning

Unconsciously

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注意深い

Meaning

Careful

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不得意

Meaning

Poor

Words Related to 意味 Through the Kanji 味

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 味 as well.

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美味しい

Meaning

Delicious

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興味

Meaning

Interest

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味

Meaning

Flavor, Taste

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気味

Meaning

Feeling, Tendency

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趣味

Meaning

Hobby

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地味

Meaning

Plain, Modest

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味わう

Meaning

Savor

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味方

Meaning

Ally

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不味い

Meaning

Awkward, Unappetizing

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無意味

Meaning

Meaningless

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調味料

Meaning

Seasoning

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'Imi' means 'Meaning' .

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