意味

• 読み: いみ
• ローマ字: imi
• 漢字の分解: 意 (i) — mind, intention; 味 (mi/aji) — taste, flavour, meaning
• 発音: /i.mi/

意味

Meaning; significance; sense. The definition or intended interpretation of a word or action.

A noun and suru-verb combining 意 (intention, mind) and 味 (flavour, taste). Essential vocabulary for language learners, as the phrase この言葉の意味は何ですか (What does this word mean?) is one of the most useful classroom expressions. Also used abstractly to discuss whether something has purpose or significance.

例文

1. この漢字の意味を教えてください。
2. 意味がわかりましたか。
3. その言葉はどういう意味ですか。

使い方ガイド

場面: language learning, education, conversation

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 意 (mind, intention) and 味 (taste, flavour). From classical Chinese, where the metaphor of 'tasting' an idea conveyed the act of discerning or understanding its significance.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal