意
Kanji · N4
意 / idea
Kanji for idea, mind, or heart.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
意 carries the meaning idea, mind, or heart.
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Common compounds with 意
潜在意識せんざいいしきsubconsciousness / the subconscious
含意がんいimplication / connotation
有意ゆういsignificant / meaningful
意図的いとてきintentional / on purpose
意匠いしょうdesign
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