意味

imi

noun★Beginner

formal

Meaning, significance, or sense of something

この言葉の意味を教えてください

Please tell me the meaning of this word

この行動には深い意味がある

This action has a deep meaning

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Can refer to the literal meaning of words, the significance of actions, or the underlying purpose of something

formal

Importance or value

この研究は大きな意味を持つ

This research has great significance

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Used when discussing the importance or value of something

Collocations

意味があるto have meaning意味がないto have no meaning意味深いprofound

意味深長phrase

profound meaning

意味不明phrase

meaningless

While '意味' is often used for words, it can also describe the significance of actions or events.

'意味' is more general, while '意義' often implies deeper significance or purpose.

From Middle Chinese '義' (yì) meaning 'justice, righteousness, meaning'

Can be used both concretely (for words) and abstractly (for concepts). Often paired with 'ある' to indicate something has meaning.

意

mind, intention

root

味

taste, flavor

root

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