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What is the Kanji for 'Idea'? | 意

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Idea', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Idea' is 意.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Idea

    Reading

    onyomi

    i

    Parts

    Sound Heart

    Example Word

    決意: determination. The Japanese verbal noun '決意 (けつい)' refers to a strong sense of determination or resolve to achieve something. It is often used in contexts where someone has made a firm decision or commitment to pursue a goal or overcome a challenge. For example: His determination to succeed is unwavering「彼の成功への決意は揺るがない」(かれのせいこうへのけついはゆるがない). She made a firm decision to change her life「彼女は人生を変える決意をした」(かのじょはじんせいをかえるけついをした). This word is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to express a strong will or commitment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    59

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sound

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heart

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hundred million

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remember, Speculate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cowardice

Words Using

This kanji is used in 29 words:

    word

    意味

    Meaning

    Meaning

    word

    意見

    Meaning

    Opinion

    word

    注意

    Meaning

    Attention

    word

    用意

    Meaning

    Preparation

    word

    意思

    Meaning

    Intention

    word

    得意

    Meaning

    Good, Pride

    word

    意外

    Meaning

    Unexpected

    word

    意志

    Meaning

    Will

    word

    意義

    Meaning

    Significance

    word

    Meaning

    Meaning

    word

    合意

    Meaning

    Agreement

    word

    決意

    Meaning

    Determination

    word

    意図

    Meaning

    Intention

    word

    意地悪

    Meaning

    Spite

    word

    意識

    Meaning

    Awareness, Consciousness

    word

    意欲

    Meaning

    Motivation

    word

    不意

    Meaning

    Suddenness

    word

    意気

    Meaning

    Spirit, Enthusiasm

    word

    好意

    Meaning

    Goodwill

    word

    意地

    Meaning

    Stubbornness, Disposition

    word

    任意

    Meaning

    Voluntary, Optional

    word

    同意

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    word

    無意味

    Meaning

    Meaningless

    word

    不注意

    Meaning

    Carelessness

    word

    生意気

    Meaning

    Cheeky

    word

    意向

    Meaning

    Intention

    word

    無意識

    Meaning

    Unconsciously

    word

    注意深い

    Meaning

    Careful

    word

    不得意

    Meaning

    Poor

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 音 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Echo, Reverberate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rhyme

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forget

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 意 mean?

意 means 'Idea'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.