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意
Idea, Intention, Meaning
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 意 appears in 意味 (imi), meaning 'meaning.' One of the first questions Japanese learners ask is 『どういう意味ですか？』 ('What does it mean?').
Memory Trick
Imagine a light bulb appearing above your head when you finally understand an idea. That understanding helps you remember 意 means 'meaning' or 'intention.'
Readings
Onyomi: イ (i)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
意味
いみ (imi)
Meaning
意見
いけん (iken)
Opinion
注意
ちゅうい (chuui)
Attention
用意
ようい (youi)
Preparation
Example Sentence
この 言葉の 意味が わかります。
この ことばの いみが わかります。
kono kotoba no imi ga wakarimasu
I understand the meaning of this word.